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OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice

Deadline
October 29, 2026in 9 days
Award size
Up to $750,000About 16 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Good fit for small groups

In plain language

This grant helps pay for programs that prevent youth from using drugs in schools and community settings. It supports groups that work with law enforcement and community groups to stop drug use among young people.

The money can pay for

  • Drug prevention programs for youth
  • School and community-based activities
  • Mentoring and early intervention
  • Referrals to treatment programs

Who can apply

Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, local governments, tribal governments, and state governments can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Good fit for small groups. This grant is a good fit for small community nonprofits that work with youth and drug prevention in their area.

Before you apply

  • Application deadline is October 29, 2026
  • No matching funds are required
  • Program must involve law enforcement and community coalitions
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program. This opportunity supports states, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to deliver substance use prevention programs for youth in schools and extracurricular settings in coordination with law enforcement and community coalitions. This includes building community-based capacity and implementing a continuum of prevention strategies that address youth substance use, such as education, early intervention, mentoring, referral to treatment, and investigations in coordination with local law enforcement and community coalitions.

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172734
Posted
September 21, 2026
Total funding
$12 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Eligibility details
Other Units of Local Government
Assistance listing
16.838 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substances Use Program
Agency contact
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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