# OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ojjdp-2026-172748-ojjdp-fy-2026-opioid-affected-youth-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364057

> Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention is offering grants of up to $750,000 to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 12 awards worth $8.9 million in total. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172748 |
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $8.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.842 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Other units of local government

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative?

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepts applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative?

Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $8.9 million in total across about 12 awards.