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OJJDP grants for community-based youth substance use and mental health treatment

The U.S. Department of Justice is funding community-based treatment programs for youth with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). - Opportunity: OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based Treatment. - Funding: $4 million total; approximately six awards of up to $650,000 each. Cost sharing is not required. - Requested services: Develop or expand community-based treatment and support for youth with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who are at risk of, or have been involved in, the juvenile justice system. Activities may include strengthening cross-system partnerships, treatment access, identification and referrals, and diversion from justice-system processing when appropriate. - Intended outcomes: Improve youth access to treatment and support, and help prevent reoffending and recidivism. - Eligible applicants: Qualifying nonprofit organizations; state, county, and city or township governments; and federally recognized Tribal governments. - OEMs and commercial vendors: None are identified.

Description

This funding opportunity will support community-based treatment programs serving youth with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Selected programs will develop or expand cross-system approaches to improve outcomes for youth at risk of, or already involved in, the juvenile justice system. The work will increase access to community-based treatment addressing substance use and mental health needs to help prevent reoffending and recidivism. Total program funding is $4,000,000, with six expected awards of up to $650,000 each; no cost sharing is required.

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