OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program for States

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Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced its FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program. This program aims to assist states in improving their juvenile justice systems through planning, establishing, and operating projects. The total award amount is approximately $44 million, with an application deadline of April 27, 2026.

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What changed

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released its FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program funding opportunity. This notice outlines the requirements for states to receive federal funding to enhance their juvenile justice systems, as mandated by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). States must submit an approved 3-year plan to be eligible for grants, with a total program funding of $44,076,463 expected to be awarded across approximately 53 grants.

State governments seeking these funds must submit their applications by April 27, 2026. The grant program requires a cost-sharing or matching contribution from the recipient. Compliance officers in state government agencies responsible for juvenile justice should review the full announcement and the Grants.gov portal for detailed application procedures and submission requirements. Failure to meet the application deadline will result in ineligibility for these funds.

What to do next

Review the full announcement PDF for detailed program requirements.
Prepare and submit a 3-year state plan for OJJDP approval.
Submit grant applications through Grants.gov by April 27, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program

Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Assistance Listings: 16.540 -- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

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.