OJJDP FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Grant Opportunity
Summary
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant opportunity, offering up to $8,960,000 to support programs for youth impacted by substance use disorders. Eligible applicants include state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as other miscellaneous entities.
What changed
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. This initiative aims to provide grants totaling up to $8,960,000 to eligible government entities, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as other miscellaneous entities. The funding will support the implementation of prevention and intervention programs designed to identify, respond to, treat, and support children, youth, and families affected by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders.
Eligible applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by April 27, 2026. The minimum award is $750,000, with a maximum of $8,960,000. This is a discretionary grant opportunity with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Compliance officers should review the eligibility criteria and application process to determine if their jurisdiction or organization is eligible and to prepare for the application deadline.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the OJJDP FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative.
- Prepare and submit grant applications through Grants.gov by April 27, 2026.
- Consult OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov for any inquiries regarding the grant opportunity.
Source document (simplified)
OJJDP FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.842 -- Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
Last Updated: March 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO will support states, local and Tribal jurisdictions to implement prevention and intervention programs and strategies that identify, respond to, treat, and support children, youth, and families impacted by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: April 27, 2026
Application process
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Award
$8,960,000
Program Funding
12
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172510
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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