OpenFederal grantO-OJJDP-2026-172735

OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Nov 16, 2026(34 days left)Up to $250,000

Does this fit your business?

This federal grant funds government agencies that operate juvenile justice residential facilities to develop, improve, or implement emergency plans for natural, technological, or other incidents. Only state, tribal, county, city/township, and special district governments can apply. If you are a small business, any for-profit company, or a nonprofit, do not bother applying — none are eligible.

Best for
State agencies operating juvenile justice residential facilities, County, city, or township juvenile justice departments, Federally recognized tribal governments with juvenile residential facilities, Special district governments running youth residential facilities
Not for
Small businesses and any for-profit company, Nonprofit organizations, Private operators of juvenile facilities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Training
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
Up to $250,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are due November 16, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range up to $250,000. Total program funding is $432,833 with about 2 awards expected, and no cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
State governments, federally recognized tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments may apply. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses cannot apply, and small businesses are explicitly excluded.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Eligible applicants are limited to government entities, and nonprofits are not among them.

Summary

State, tribal, county, city/township, and special district governments may apply for up to $250,000 (2 awards expected, no cost share) to develop, improve, or implement emergency planning for juvenile justice residential facilities—preparing for natural, technological, or other incidents to protect youth and staff, keep families informed, sustain operations, and improve response and recovery.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities program. This opportunity will support the development, improvement, and/or implementation of emergency planning activities for state, Tribal, county, and local juvenile justice residential facilities. Emergency planning activities should prepare facilities to prioritize the safety and well-being of youth and staff, keep families informed, continue operations, and reduce risk to the facility during and after an emergency. The goal of the program is to help facilities improve their ability to respond to and recover from these incidents. For the purposes of this program, emergency is defined as an incident—natural, technological, or nonnatural—that requires a response to protect life and property.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Juvenile justice
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Public safety
  • Youth

Program contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov0000000000

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