OJJDP FY25 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program
Funds programs to prevent youth substance use in schools and after-school settings, working with law enforcement and community groups.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: October 27, 2025 (Grants.gov submission) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award | 13 awards expected | $10,000,000 total program funding | Up to 36 months duration
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led substance use prevention programs for youth in schools and extracurricular settings, coordinated with local law enforcement and community coalitions.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to support the delivery of substance use prevention programs for youth in schools and extracurricular settings. The program emphasizes collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and community coalitions to implement a comprehensive range of prevention strategies. Supported activities may include education, early intervention, mentoring, treatment referral, family engagement, staff and community training, and the creation of "safe zones of passage" for students. The overarching goal is to reduce youth substance use and strengthen community partnerships.
