law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP

OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2025-172546

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $4.2M

Total Program Funding

$44.1M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 27, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program. Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention . This NOFO will assist states in planning, establishing, operating, coordinating, and evaluating projects directly or through grants and contracts with public and private agencies for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, and... up to $4,204,755 per award; $44,076,463 total program funding; ~53 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•State governments
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-05-27

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will assist states in planning, establishing, operating, coordinating, and evaluating projects directly or through grants and contracts with public and private agencies for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs to improve their juvenile justice system. Pursuant to Title II, Part B of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) (34 U.S.C. §§11131-11133), to receive funds, states must submit and receive OJJDP Administrator approval of a 3-year state plan for carrying out Formula Grants program activities.

Who Can Apply

State governments

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $4.2M
Total Program Funding: $44.1M
Expected Number of Awards: 53
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 18, 2026

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Email jessica.winpigler@usdoj.gov

jessica.winpigler@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

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