OpenFederal grantO-OJJDP-2026-172742

OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Nov 16, 2026(34 days left)Up to $1,324,666

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal program for state and county governments to make juvenile justice system operations more efficient and cost-effective, with awards up to about $1.32 million. Only government applicants are eligible, so small businesses, for-profit companies, and nonprofits should not spend any time on this application.

Best for
State government agencies, County government agencies, Government juvenile justice system reform efforts
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofit organizations, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
Up to $1,324,666

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 16, 2026. The opportunity was posted on October 8, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range up to $1,324,666, with total program funding of $3,974,000 and about 3 awards expected. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only state governments and county governments may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The program accepts government applicants only, and both for-profit businesses and small businesses are explicitly ineligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant codes list only state governments and county governments, and the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

State and county governments may apply (awards up to ~$1.32M) to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice system operations. Funds support identifying system challenges, reprioritizing resources, and implementing measurable solutions that prevent and respond to crime, address cost drivers, and improve youth outcomes.

About this grant

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

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Juvenile justice
  • Public safety
  • Youth development

Program contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov0000000000

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