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Subscribe to OJJDP's JUVJUST listserv for the latest information regarding OJJDP funding opportunities and more.

When available, OJJDP funding opportunities will be listed on this page. Review individual funding announcements for specific application process instructions. Visit the How to Apply FAQs page to learn about the registration process, which may take several days to complete. 

 

SAM.gov Entity Registration and Renewal Reminder

All entities seeking Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funding must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Once registered, entities must complete annual renewals to maintain an active status.

It is recommended that you begin the SAM.gov registration or renewal process 30 days prior to any deadlines to allow for the time necessary to complete the full process, including SAM.gov’s entity validation process. If you intend to apply for a specific DOJ opportunity, refer to the Grants.gov due date provided on the solicitation, and plan your SAM.gov registration accordingly.

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OJJDP FY24 Enhancing Youth Defense

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to implement youth defense delivery system enhancements that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

OJJDP FY24 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
The goal of this program is to develop or expand services within juvenile and adult detention and correctional facilities to improve outcomes for incarcerated parents and their minor children by implementing programs and services to reduce recidivism and support responsible parenting that lead to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, and family and community members.

OJJDP FY24 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to address and improve the reentry and recidivism challenges encountered by youth returning to their communities from juvenile residential or correctional facilities.

OJJDP FY24 National Mentoring Programs

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund national mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.

OJJDP FY24 Emergency Planning Demonstration Program for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support emergency planning for state, local, and Tribal juvenile justice residential facilities. For youth who reside in residential facilities, it is crucial that applicants plan for and facilitate continued meaningful engagement with family and other supportive members of their community.

OJJDP FY24 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support the efforts of communities to develop prevention and intervention responses that identify, respond to, treat, and support children, youth, and families impacted by opioid use and other substance use disorders.

National Institute of Justice Funding Opportunities 

NIJ FY24 National Juvenile Court Data Archive
Closing Date: March 19, 2024 
Grants.gov Deadline: March 5, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: March 19, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern 
With this solicitation, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in collaboration with OJJDP, seeks applications to support the National Juvenile Court Data Archive, which collects, maintains, and makes accessible the nation’s primary source of detailed information on juvenile court case processing of delinquency and status offense cases.

NIJ FY24 Longitudinal Research on Delinquency and Crime
Closing Date: April 29, 2024 
Grants.gov Deadline: April 18, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: April 29, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern 
With this solicitation, NIJ, in collaboration with OJJDP, seeks proposals for funding to conduct an expansion or extension of one or more ongoing/existing longitudinal research studies that focus on delinquency and crime throughout the life-course.

U.S. Department of Justice Funding Opportunity 

FY24 U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
Closing Date: March 12, 2024 
Grants.gov Deadline: March 5, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: March 12, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern 
This solicitation provides federally recognized Tribes and Tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety. 

Fiscal Year 2024 DOJ Program Plan

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