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OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Opportunity number O-OJJDP-2026-172742

View the official notice on Grants.gov
31 days left (deadline Nov 16, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberO-OJJDP-2026-172742
AgencyOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.827
PostedOct 8, 2026
DeadlineNov 16, 2026
Award ceiling$1,324,666
Expected number of awards3
Estimated total program funding$3,974,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • County governments

Who should take a closer look

  • State governments
  • Local governments

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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