OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program Grant Opportunity

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Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the FY25 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program grant opportunity. This program aims to support states, local governments, and tribal governments in implementing and enhancing juvenile drug treatment courts, with awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. The application deadline is April 27, 2026.

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What changed

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its FY25 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program. This program, with Assistance Listing number 16.585, seeks to fund states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to establish or improve juvenile drug treatment courts. The total program funding is $4,000,000, with expected awards between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000. The opportunity category is Discretionary, and the funding activity falls under Law justice and legal services.

Eligible entities must submit applications by April 27, 2026. Applicants are required to provide cost sharing or matching funds. The full announcement can be found via a link to an OJP PDF document, and applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. While this is a grant opportunity and not a direct regulatory mandate, entities seeking funding must adhere to the application requirements and program guidelines. Failure to meet the application deadline will disqualify potential applicants.

What to do next

Review the full announcement for eligibility and program requirements.
Prepare and submit grant application through Grants.gov by April 27, 2026.
Ensure cost sharing or matching funds are included in the application.

Source document (simplified)

OJJDP FY25 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program

Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Assistance Listings: 16.585 -- Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program

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

Description

This NOFO will support states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement new and enhance existing juvenile drug treatment courts (JDTCs) to improve outcomes for youth with substance use disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.