OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
Funding supports programs to prevent youth from joining gangs, help them leave gangs, and reduce youth gang violence to improve public safety.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: May 21, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | June 1, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award (36 months); total program funding $3,500,000; ~8 awards expected.
Summary: 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.
