Delinquency Prevention Application 2026-27
Forecasted
The Delinquency Prevention Application 2026-27 funds evidence-based projects by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth to prevent juvenile delinquency through research-driven, collaborative approaches.
Funder: Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per year; renewable for up to 3 years with reduced funding in years 2 (75%) and 3 (50%).
Summary: Supports evidence-based projects to prevent youth delinquency in Tennessee, targeting at-risk youth and those involved with the juvenile justice system.
Key Information: This is a highly competitive, annual state-administered federal grant; strict adherence to application instructions is required.
Description
This annual grant program, administered by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY), provides funding for projects focused on juvenile delinquency prevention across Tennessee. Funded through the Federal Formula Grant program under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, it supports evidence-based or promising practice initiatives that serve youth under 18 who are at risk of, or have had contact with, the juvenile justice system. The program aims to foster safer communities and better outcomes for young people by encouraging innovative, collaborative, and research-driven approaches to delinquency prevention.
