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OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements

Opportunity number O-OJJDP-2026-172742 · Assistance listing 16.827

Deadline
Nov 16, 2026 · 17 days left
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Award size
Up to $1.3M
Total program funding
$4M
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Law justice and legal services

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About this opportunity

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements program. This opportunity will support states and localities to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice system operations by implementing targeted solutions to high-cost drivers of crime and improving youth outcomes. Applicants will identify specific challenges from across the juvenile justice system and prioritize/reprioritize allocation of scarce resources to support actionable and measurable solutions that prevent and respond to crime, address cost-drivers, and improve strategic and tactical system operations that improve youth outcomes.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments

See the official notice for eligibility details.

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OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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