[Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention](https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/)

October 27, 2025 (Grants.gov) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants full application)

Up to $525,000 per award | $3,760,000 total program funding | 7 awards anticipated | 36-month project period

Supports the development, enhancement, or expansion of intervention programs to reduce recidivism among female juvenile delinquents.

--- ## Description This opportunity funds the development, enhancement, or expansion of intervention programs specifically designed for female juvenile delinquents. The primary objective is to reduce recidivism and support the unique needs of girls in the juvenile justice system by providing direct services or improving existing programs. Projects may include new or expanded community-based services, educational initiatives, counseling, screening/assessment, and staff training. The program aligns with the Department of Justice’s mission to promote public safety, protect children, and uphold civil rights. --- ## Due Dates - **Grants.gov Application (SF-424):** October 27, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET - **JustGrants Full Application:** November 3, 2025, 8:59 p.m. ET Applicants must complete a two-step submission process: first via Grants.gov, then through JustGrants. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Program Funding:** $3,760,000 - **Award Ceiling:** $525,000 per award - **Award Floor:** None specified - **Expected Number of Awards:** 7 - **Project Duration:** Up to 36 months Applicants may propose budgets less than the award ceiling, commensurate with the proposed project scope. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education) - Other units of local government (e.g., towns, boroughs, parishes, villages) **Additional requirements:** - Nonprofit and educational organizations must partner with a public juvenile justice agency (local or state) and submit a draft or executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their application. - There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. - Applicants may submit multiple applications if each proposes a different project. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register with SAM.gov** and ensure your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is active. 2. **Submit SF-424 via Grants.gov** by October 27, 2025. 3. **Complete and submit the full application in JustGrants** by November 3, 2025. - Required attachments include: proposal abstract, proposal narrative (max 20 pages), budget detail form, financial management questionnaire, resumes/CVs for key personnel, project timeline, and (for nonprofits/educational orgs) an MOU with a public juvenile justice agency. 4. **Performance Reporting:** Awardees must submit quarterly financial and semi-annual performance reports. **Note:** - The application must meet all basic minimum requirements (BMR) to move forward to peer review. - Technical waivers for late submission are only considered in cases of documented, uncontrollable technical issues. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should be evidence-based or reflect best practices. - Priority consideration may be given to projects supporting law enforcement, combatting violent crime, protecting children, and supporting victims of trafficking and sexual assault. - Unallowable costs include activities that violate federal immigration or civil rights laws, and legal services for removable aliens (except certain exceptions). - The grant does not require cost sharing/match. - Only one entity may be the applicant; others must be subrecipients. --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement (NOFO)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172458) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360616) - [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) - [JustGrants Application Submission Training](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/training-application-submission) - [OJP Performance Measures](https://ojp.gov/performance) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | General grant questions, technical help | OJP Response Center
Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY)
Email: [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Mon–Fri | | Grants.gov support | Phone: 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035
Email: [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov) | | JustGrants support | Phone: 833-872-5175
Email: [JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov) | ---

OJJDP FY25 Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents

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