The OJJDP FY25 State Delinquency Prevention Grants Program – Invited to Apply, issued by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under the U.S. Department of Justice, seeks to assist three specific states—Connecticut, Nebraska, and Wyoming—in addressing ongoing crises in youth violence that are impacting their juvenile justice systems. The program aims to provide both financial assistance and targeted training and technical assistance (TTA) to help these states respond to concerns related to youth at risk of or actively engaged in violence. The overarching goal is to support sustainable, research-based, and data-informed delinquency prevention practices and programming that deliver positive outcomes for youth.

The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to enable these states to implement strategies and programs that reduce youth involvement in violence and the juvenile justice system. This includes supporting evidence-based practices, enhancing state capacity to address youth violence, and establishing long-term systems for monitoring and evaluating program outcomes. The funding is designed to address immediate needs while fostering sustainable solutions that are adaptable to local challenges and resources.

Eligible applicants are explicitly limited to the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, and the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center at the University of Wyoming. These entities have been identified due to their specific roles and capacities within their state juvenile justice systems.

The estimated total funding available under this opportunity is $2,625,000, with an anticipated ceiling of $875,000 per award. There is no minimum award amount specified, and cost sharing or matching funds are not required. Funding will be allocated as grants, with a focus on immediate implementation and measurable outcomes. A total of three awards is expected, aligning with one award per eligible state entity.

Applications must be submitted by January 13, 2025. Interested applicants should review the invitation letter for further details on program requirements, application procedures, and evaluation criteria. Additional information and assistance can be requested by contacting Janet Chiancone at Janet.Chiancone@usdoj.gov.