law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP

OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2025-172456

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $400K

Total Program Funding

$1.6M

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 23, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense. Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention . This funding opportunity seeks to support local implementation of juvenile indigent defense practices and services that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This program will address barriers and gaps within the juvenile justice system for... up to $400,000 per award; $1,600,000 total program funding; ~4 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), State governments, City/township governments, Public universities/colleges, County governments (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other units of local government
•Deadline: 2025-10-23

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

This funding opportunity seeks to support local implementation of juvenile indigent defense practices and services that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This program will address barriers and gaps within the juvenile justice system for indigent youth to reduce reoffending and decrease recidivism.

Who Can Apply

Other units of local government

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $400K
Total Program Funding: $1.6M
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 15, 2025

Application Deadline: October 23, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Email OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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