Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (16.842)
Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (Assistance Listing 16.842) is run by the Office of Justice Programs, part of the Department of Justice. It awarded $48.2 million in 62 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $776,835 per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $739,322. Half of the 62 awards fell between $690,553 and $741,975, and they ranged from $162,995 to $6.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$48.2 million
- Grant awards62
- Typical award$739,322
- Awarded in FY 2025-$60,110
- Size rank1053 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants, project grants (cooperative agreements or contracts), project grants (including individual awards)
Key findings
- It is the 1053rd largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 55% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 31 states and territories.
What the program funds
Program goal(s) name: Support youth and families impacted by substance use Program goal(s) description: Implement programs and provide services to youth and families impacted by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders.? Program objective(s) name: Provide treatment and other support services to families impacted by substance use to reduce system involvement. Program objective(s) description: Implement prevention, intervention, and treatment programs that address the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, parents, and youth; implement integrated services for parents and children that support families through treatment and recovery; reduce foster care system involvement; and support the juvenile and criminal justice systems to address the needs of children and youth impacted by opioids.
Open opportunities
Rules from the program listing
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Varies by project
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (16.842) awarded$48.2 million across 62 grant awards, an average of $776,835 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 79% of the money, state and local governments 13% and colleges and universities 7.1%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 47 | $37.8 million | 79% |
| State and local governments | 9 | $6.2 million | 13% |
| Colleges and universities | 5 | $3.4 million | 7.1% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 1 | $739,322 | 1.5% |
By state
17 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $7.3 million |
| California | 5 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $2.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $2.8 million |
| New Jersey | 4 | $2.7 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $2.2 million |
| West Virginia | 4 | $2.1 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Maine | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Arizona | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Utah | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Michigan | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $749,598 |
| Georgia | 1 | $748,818 |
| Missouri | 1 | $741,975 |
| Nevada | 1 | $741,975 |
| Alaska | 1 | $739,322 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $739,322 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $739,322 |
| Ohio | 1 | $739,322 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $739,322 |
| Texas | 1 | $739,322 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $702,864 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $702,864 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $690,553 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $543,974 |