Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #O-OJJDP-2026-172734
Grant for Youth Drug Prevention Programs in Schools and Communities
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
November 09, 2026
Identifier
O-OJJDP-2026-172734
NAICS
624110, 813319, 922190
This opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, offers grant funding to support youth drug prevention programs in schools and communities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a grant for programmatic services. - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive youth substance use prevention and intervention services - Includes education, early intervention, mentoring, referral to treatment, family engagement, training for school personnel and law enforcement, and safe passage zones - No physical products or part numbers; focus is on service delivery - Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: states, local governments, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations - Up to 16 awards available, each up to $750,000 - Total funding pool: $12,000,000 - No cost sharing required - Emphasis on coordinated, community-based prevention strategies and collaboration with law enforcement - Award period is 36 months, starting January 1, 2027
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports states, local governments, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in delivering substance use prevention programs for youth in schools and extracurricular settings. The program aims to build community-based capacity and implement prevention strategies including education, early intervention, mentoring, referral to treatment, and investigations coordinated with law enforcement and community coalitions. Eligible applicants include government entities and nonprofits, with no cost sharing required. The total program funding is $12,000,000 with expected awards of up to $750,000 each.