OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
Funds states, localities, and Tribal jurisdictions to reduce violent crime and overdose deaths through prevention, intervention, and treatment for children, youth, and families affected by substance use disorders.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: November 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET (Grants.gov SF-424) | November 23, 2026, 8:59 p.m. ET (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award for 36 months; $8,920,000 total anticipated funding
Summary: Supports prevention, intervention, and treatment for substance-affected youth and families to reduce violent crime and overdose deaths.
Key Information: Nonprofit applicants must not be institutions of higher education; joint projects require one applicant and other partners as subrecipients.
Description
The OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative supports states, localities, Tribal jurisdictions, and nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families affected by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders. Administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, it funds prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies aimed at addressing violent crime and reducing overdose deaths.
The initiative emphasizes collaboration with juvenile and criminal justice systems and integrated services for parents and children that support family stability, treatment, and sustained recovery. Applicants are expected to work across justice, education, health, child welfare, and community organizations to address the needs of families at risk for, or already involved in, child welfare or justice systems.
