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Grants and funding

OJJDP FY 2023 Enhancing Youth Defense

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
The goal of this program is to implement youth defense delivery system enhancements that strengthen and improve youth defense. This program supports states and localities, through a combination of direct grants and national training and technical assistance, to implement sustainable system improvements that result in improved youth outcomes, reduced recidivism, safer communities, cost savings, and increased public confidence in the juvenile justice system.

The First Three Hours

Date Published
October 2017
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Instructional Material (Programmed), Factsheet
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored

Open Funding

Department of Justice Application Season is Here!

Prepare early — any time during the year — to ensure your registration and users are up to date in the systems involved in the application process. Review the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist to identify which actions you can take now and what to expect when you start an application.