Open O-OJJDP-2025-172525 CFDA 16.738 Discretionary

OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice

Posted by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice — is cataloged under number O-OJJDP-2025-172525 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.738, posted by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 25, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $750,000. The agency has projected $2.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $2.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $725,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on May 4, 2026. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $750,000

Close Date

May 4, 2026

Posted

March 25, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$2,900,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Grant

Description

This NOFO will support the implementation of new, and enhance existing, family-based alternative sentencing programs for parents/primary caregivers who are involved in or at risk for becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Through pre-arrest and pre-sentencing alternatives, these programs focus on rehabilitation, family unification, and family preservation. They help parents avoid incarceration, when appropriate, while strengthening their skills and capacity to care for their children long-term, preventing children from entering the foster care system, and reducing the likelihood for children and parents/primary caregivers of future involvement in the juvenile or criminal justice systems.

Eligibility

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Agency Contact

Email<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 25, 2026
Close Date May 4, 2026
Last Updated March 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY25 Family-Based Alternative Justice", offered by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention. It is associated with CFDA program 16.738. This NOFO will support the implementation of new, and enhance existing, family-based alternative sentencing programs for parents/primary caregivers who are involved in or at risk for becoming involved...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 4, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $750,000. Total estimated funding: $2,900,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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