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OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice

Deadline
November 16, 2026in 27 days
Award size
Up to $815,000About 9 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps organizations that work with children who have been exposed to violence. The money can be used to reduce violence and help children in their homes, schools, and communities.

The money can pay for

  • Support for children exposed to violence
  • Violent crime reduction strategies
  • Helping children avoid long-term harm
  • Community programs to reduce violence

Who can apply

Organizations such as local governments, schools, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be a good fit for a small community nonprofit that works with children, but it may require more resources than a small group typically has.

Before you apply

  • No matching funds required
  • Eligible applicants include local governments and schools
  • Focus is on reducing violence and helping children
  • 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 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.

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172752
Posted
October 9, 2026
Total funding
$7.3 million
Eligible applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
Units of local government
Assistance listing
16.818 Children Exposed to Violence
Agency contact
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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