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OJJDP grants for juvenile justice system improvements and youth outcomes

This OJJDP grant opportunity funds state and county projects to strengthen juvenile justice systems and improve youth outcomes. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). - Funding: Approximately $3,974,000 total is anticipated for three grants, with awards of up to $1,324,666 each; cost sharing is not required. - Potential project areas: Coordinated mental health and substance use treatment; improved data collection and case management; court processing and operations; and young-adult services such as workforce development and housing support. - Key requirements: Projects should use targeted, measurable approaches to improve system efficiency and cost-effectiveness, address high-cost drivers of crime, improve resource allocation, and strengthen youth outcomes. Funded projects must provide performance reports and a final report documenting data analysis, interventions, outcomes, and lessons learned. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no specific products or commercial services are requested.

Description

This funding opportunity supports states and localities in improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice system operations. Projects will implement targeted, measurable solutions to high-cost drivers of crime and other system challenges, improve resource allocation and youth outcomes, and may focus on areas such as mental health and substance use services, data and case management, court operations, or services supporting young adults. The opportunity offers grant funding with an expected total of $3,974,000 and anticipates three awards, each up to $1,324,666. Eligible applicants are state and county governments; cost sharing is not required.

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