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DOJ OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program Grant

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) seeks applications for the FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) - Program Overview: - Total funding available: $3,500,000 - Up to 8 awards anticipated, each up to $500,000 - Performance period: 36 months - No cost sharing or matching required - Eligible Applicants: - State, local, township, county, and special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Services Requested: - Category 1: Intervention strategies to prevent youth from joining gangs and help them discontinue gang involvement - Includes law enforcement outreach, engagement with at-risk youth and families - Category 2: Suppression strategies to deter and reduce youth gang violence - Includes law enforcement partnerships, community agency collaboration, and targeted enforcement in high-crime areas - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Priority for projects aligned with law enforcement and violent crime reduction goals - Focus on both prevention and suppression of youth gang activity - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are referenced; the DOJ and its sub-agencies are the only entities mentioned

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports the implementation of intervention and suppression strategies aimed at reducing youth gang crime and violence to promote public safety. The program focuses on preventing youth from joining gangs, helping youth discontinue gang involvement, and reducing additional youth gang violence. Eligible applicants include city, township, state, special district, and county governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The funding opportunity offers up to $3,500,000 total with anticipated awards of up to 8 grants, each with a ceiling of $500,000, for a performance period of 36 months.

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