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OJJDP grants for strategies to support children exposed to violence

OJJDP is offering a grant opportunity to help communities reduce juvenile violence and support children exposed to violence. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). - Funding: OJJDP anticipates 9 awards of up to $815,000 each, with up to $7,335,000 in total funding. Matching funds are not required. - Funded work: Use multidisciplinary community strategies to reduce violent crime involving juvenile offenders, strengthen accountability and coordinated responses, and support children exposed to violence and their families. - Possible services include crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, referrals to community resources, mental health treatment, and family support. - Outreach strategies may use no more than 10% of funding. - Applicants: Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and independent school districts. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named; no products are requested.

Description

This funding opportunity supports violent crime reduction strategies focused on violent juvenile offenders and improving communities’ ability to help children exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Projects are intended to strengthen local responses to child victimization, mitigate adverse long-term effects, and reduce violence. Applicants must use a multidisciplinary stakeholder team to identify service gaps, build community capacity, and develop a comprehensive network of support for children and families. The opportunity anticipates 9 awards of up to $815,000 each, with a 36-month award period beginning January 1, 2027; matching funds are not required.

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