OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice Grant Opportunity
Summary
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a FY25 grant opportunity for family-based alternative justice programs. The program aims to support parents involved in or at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, focusing on rehabilitation and family preservation. Applications are due May 4, 2026, with awards expected to range from $750,000 to $2,900,000.
What changed
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released a funding opportunity (O-OJJDP-2025-172525) for its FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice grant program. This initiative seeks to fund new and existing programs that provide pre-arrest and pre-sentencing alternatives for parents and primary caregivers involved in or at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system. The goal is to promote rehabilitation, family unification, and preservation, thereby preventing parental incarceration and children's entry into the foster care system.
Eligible applicants include various non-profit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The total program funding is $2,900,000, with expected awards ranging from a minimum of $750,000 to a maximum of $2,900,000. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by May 4, 2026. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Compliance officers should review the eligibility criteria and application process for potential organizational participation.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice grant.
- Prepare and submit grant applications through Grants.gov by the May 4, 2026 deadline.
- Familiarize with the program's focus on rehabilitation, family unification, and preservation.
Source document (simplified)
OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.738 -- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Last Updated: March 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO will support the implementation of new, and enhance existing, family-based alternative sentencing programs for parents/primary caregivers who are involved in or at risk for becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Through pre-arrest and pre-sentencing alternatives, these programs focus on rehabilitation, family unification, and family preservation. They help parents avoid incarceration, when appropriate, while strengthening their skills and capacity to care for their children long-term, preventing children from entering the foster care system, and reducing the likelihood for children and parents/primary caregivers of future involvement in the juvenile or criminal justice systems.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Government
- Special district governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
Units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: May 4, 2026
Application process
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Award
$2,900,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172525
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 25, 2026
Archive date:
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