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OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice

Deadline
November 16, 2026in 27 days
Award size
Up to $750,000About 12 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Good fit for small groups

In plain language

This grant helps organizations that work with children, youth, and families affected by opioid and substance use disorders. It supports programs that prevent and treat these issues and reduce overdose deaths. The money can be used for prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies.

The money can pay for

  • Prevention strategies
  • Intervention strategies
  • Treatment strategies
  • Support for families and youth

Who can apply

Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, local governments, state governments, and Native American tribal 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 families affected by substance use disorders.

Before you apply

  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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From the official listing

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. This NOFO supports states, localities, Tribal jurisdictions, and non-profit organizations in addressing violent crime and reducing overdose deaths through prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies to support children, youth, and families affected by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders. Applicants are expected to collaborate with law enforcement, juvenile and criminal justice agencies, schools, mental health and child welfare providers, community health agencies, and community-based organizations to address the needs of children, youth, and families who are at risk for or already in the child welfare or justice systems.

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172748
Posted
October 9, 2026
Total funding
$8.9 million
Eligible applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see eligibility details)
State governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Eligibility details
Other units of local government
Assistance listing
16.842 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative
Agency contact
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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