Funds training/assistance for programs addressing the opioid epidemic's impact on youth and families, supporting treatment, prevention, and public safety.
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Due Dates: March 13, 2025
Funding Amounts: Approximately $2,000,000 total funding via cooperative agreement
Summary: Supports states, communities, Tribal jurisdictions, nonprofits, for-profits, and higher education institutions to provide training and technical assistance addressing the opioid epidemic’s impact on youth and families.
Key Information: Focus on programs that identify, respond to, treat, and support children, youth, and families affected by opioids to enhance public safety.
This funding opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) aims to support efforts by a broad range of organizations—including states, communities, Tribal jurisdictions, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education—to implement training and technical assistance programs. These programs should focus on identifying, responding to, treating, and supporting children, youth, and families impacted by the opioid epidemic. The ultimate goal is to ensure public safety while addressing the complex needs of those affected by opioid misuse and addiction.
The initiative emphasizes comprehensive strategies that include prevention, treatment, and support services tailored to youth and families. It encourages evidence-based approaches and collaboration across sectors to effectively mitigate the opioid crisis’s impact on vulnerable populations.