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

October 21, 2025 (Grants.gov) | October 27, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $830,000 per award for up to 36 months; ~$7.46M total funding; ~9 awards expected.

Supports development of services for children exposed to violence and violence reduction strategies targeting juvenile offenders.

--- ## Description This opportunity funds projects that develop and implement support services for children exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities, and strategies to reduce violent crime among juvenile offenders. The program aims to: - Reduce violence through accountability for juvenile offenders, - Respond to the victimization of children from violence in various settings, - Increase protective factors to prevent juvenile violence, delinquency, and victimization. Projects should emphasize trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions, community outreach, and multidisciplinary collaboration. --- ## Due Dates - **Grants.gov Submission Deadline:** October 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET - **JustGrants Submission Deadline:** October 27, 2025, 8:59 p.m. ET Applicants must complete both steps for full submission. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $830,000 per project - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $7,460,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 9 - **Project Period:** Up to 36 months - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and non-federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, except institutions of higher education) - Units of local government (including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions) See the [full announcement](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172451) for detailed definitions. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register with SAM.gov** and ensure your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is active. 2. **Step 1:** Submit the SF-424 in [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360580) by October 21, 2025. 3. **Step 2:** Complete and submit the full application in JustGrants by October 27, 2025. 4. **Required Materials:** - Proposal abstract and narrative (max 30 pages) - Budget detail form and budget narrative - Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire - Resumes/CVs of key personnel - Letters of support, MOUs (if applicable) - Timeline, logic model, position descriptions, organizational chart, collaborative team description Applications must address the program’s goals, provide evidence of need and capacity, and detail a multidisciplinary approach. --- ## Additional Information - **No cost share/match required.** - Projects must be trauma-informed and may use up to 10% of funding for outreach. - Research/evaluation activities are not supported under this program. - Applications are peer-reviewed on need, goals, design, capacity, and budget. - Recipients must submit regular performance and financial reports. - See the [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) for detailed application instructions and requirements. --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement and Instructions](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172451) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360580) - [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-resources/justgrants-training/applying-ojp-awards-justgrants) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | Details | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Program/NOFO assistance | OJP Response Center | 800–851–3420, 202–353–5556 (TTY)
[OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov)
Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET | | Grants.gov support | Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline | 800–518–4726, 606–545–5035
[support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov)
24/7 except federal holidays | | JustGrants support | JustGrants Service Desk | 833–872–5175
[JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov)
Mon–Fri, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET; Sat–Sun, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET | ---

OJJDP FY25 Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence

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