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

May 21, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | June 1, 2026 (JustGrants full application)

Up to $500,000 per award (36 months); total program funding $3,500,000; ~8 awards expected.

Supports implementation of intervention and suppression strategies to reduce youth gang crime and violence and promote public safety.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the development and implementation of comprehensive intervention and suppression strategies aimed at reducing youth gang involvement, gang crime, and related violence. The program has two categories: intervention (preventing youth from joining gangs and helping current members disengage) and suppression (focused deterrence and law enforcement strategies to reduce gang violence). Projects should promote public safety and align with Department of Justice priorities, including collaboration with law enforcement and community agencies. --- ## Due Dates - **May 21, 2026:** Deadline to submit the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) in Grants.gov (by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) - **June 1, 2026:** Deadline to submit the full application and attachments in JustGrants (by 8:59 p.m. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $3,500,000 - **Award Ceiling:** Up to $500,000 per award - **Anticipated Number of Awards:** Up to 8 - **Award Duration:** Up to 36 months - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments (including DC and US territories) - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other units of local government (e.g., towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general-purpose political subdivisions) **Note:** State and local government applicants must submit a specific certification from the Chief Executive Officer or senior official (template provided in the NOFO). Tribal governments are exempt from this requirement. Applicants may submit more than one application if each proposes a different project. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register in SAM.gov:** Ensure your entity is registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and has a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). 2. **Step 1 – Grants.gov:** Submit the required SF-424 form via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) by the deadline. 3. **Step 2 – JustGrants:** Complete and submit the full application (including proposal narrative, budget detail form, and required attachments) in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by the deadline. 4. **Attachments:** Required documents include proposal narrative, budget, resumes of key personnel, position descriptions, organizational chart, MOUs/letters of intent (if applicable), and specific certifications for state/local governments. 5. **Review:** Applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness, then undergo peer and programmatic review based on criteria such as problem statement, goals, implementation plan, capacity, and budget. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - Projects must comply with all federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. - Unallowable costs include activities that violate federal immigration law or civil rights statutes. - Priority will be given to projects supporting law enforcement, addressing violent crime, serving crime victims, and collaborating with U.S. Attorney’s Offices. - Awardees must submit regular financial and performance reports. --- ## External Links - [Full Program Announcement (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172518.pdf) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361910) - [OJJDP Funding Page](https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding) - [JustGrants Application Portal](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) - [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | Details | |--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Program/NOFO questions | OJP Response Center | 800–851–3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY)
[OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov)
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Mon–Fri | | Grants.gov technical 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 technical support | JustGrants Service Desk | 833–872–5175
[JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov)
7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET Mon–Fri; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET Sat–Sun & federal holidays | ---

OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program

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