OpenFederal grantO-OJJDP-2026-172752

OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Nov 16, 2026(34 days left)Up to $815,000

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This is a federal OJJDP grant for state, local, and tribal governments, school districts, nonprofits, and universities to run programs for children exposed to violence and to reduce violent juvenile offending. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not bother applying because they are not eligible. Among private applicants, nonprofits doing youth violence prevention and victim services work are the closest fit.

Best for
State, county, city, and tribal governments, Independent school districts, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, Public and private colleges and universities
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
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Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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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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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
Program implementation, Training, Technical assistance, Victim services, Community programs
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $815,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 16, 2026. The notice was posted on October 9, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The notice lists awards ranging from $0 up to $815,000, with about 9 awards expected from a total program funding of $7,335,000. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility text also names units of local government, and other applicants are referred to the full eligibility text.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The facts state that a for-profit business may not apply and a small business may not apply, which covers sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may apply, other than institutions of higher education.

Summary

Federal funding for state, local, tribal, and school-district governments, nonprofits, and higher education institutions to implement violent crime reduction strategies targeting violent juvenile offenders and to strengthen community efforts to help children exposed to violence in homes, schools, and communities, mitigating long-term harm from that exposure.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence. This opportunity will support the implementation of 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. Through this program the incidence and impact of violence will be reduced by strengthening local efforts to address victimization of children exposed to violence and mitigate the risk of adverse long-term effects and negative outcomes associated with children's exposure to violence.

Who can apply

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

Units of local government

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Juvenile justice
  • Violence prevention
  • Youth
  • Public safety
  • Community development

Program contact

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

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