Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program - Up to $500K
Summary
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announced a funding opportunity for youth gang prevention and intervention programs under CFDA 16.548. Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and special district governments. Up to $3.5 million in total funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $500,000. Applications must be submitted by May 21, 2026.
What changed
OJJDP has published a new funding opportunity announcement for the FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program. The program supports intervention and suppression strategies to reduce youth gang crime and violence, with awards of up to $500,000 available to government entities. This is a discretionary grant with no cost-sharing requirement.
Eligible applicants, including state, county, city, township, special district, and tribal governments, should submit applications by the May 21, 2026 closing date. Potential applicants should review the full announcement and contact OJJDP with eligibility or application questions.
What to do next
- Apply through Grants.gov by May 21, 2026
- Contact OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov for questions
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OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.548 -- Delinquency Prevention Program
Last Updated: April 15, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO supports the implementation of intervention and suppression strategies to reduce youth gang crime and violence and promote public safety. These strategies will help to prevent youth from joining gangs, discontinue involvement in gangs, and prevent and reduce additional youth gang violence.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponceCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: May 21, 2026
Application process
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Award
$3,500,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172518
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:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 15, 2026
Archive date:
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