FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for units of local government addressing violence affecting children. Eligible applicants include city governments, county governments, and other local government entities. Awards support implementation of violent crime reduction strategies and community programs to help children exposed to violence in homes, schools, and communities. Geographic scope is national; jurisdictions across the US may apply.
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Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence. This opportunity will support the implementation of violent crime reduction strategies focused on violent juvenile offenders and improving communities’ ability to help children exposed to violence in their homes, schools, and communities. Through this program the incidence and impact of violence will be reduced by strengthening local efforts to address victimization of children exposed to violence and mitigate the risk of adverse long-term effects and negative outcomes associated with children’s exposure to violence.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from partners
Program contact
- 👤 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.818 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,879,186
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$1,015,150
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$1,013,849
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$1,004,066
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$990,548
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Youthprise MN$986,974
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$972,406
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$972,406
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$972,405
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$972,405
Top States by Funding
- CA 8 awards $7.1M
- NC 4 awards $3.6M
- TX 2 awards $1.9M
- VA 1 awards $1.9M
- MA 2 awards $1.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.818). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $7,538,843 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Units of local government, including city and county governments. State and tribal entities may have different eligibility; check the full NOFO.
What types of activities are funded?
Violent crime reduction strategies, victim support services, and community programs addressing children's exposure to violence.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is November 16, 2026. Submit well before this date to avoid technical issues.
What is the typical award amount?
Individual awards can reach approximately $815,000, though actual amounts vary by application quality and funding priorities.
Is there a required match or local funding contribution?
No cost share or matching funds are required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on how violence affects children in your specific jurisdiction. Use local data and demographics.
- Demonstrate existing partnerships with schools, law enforcement, and victim service organizations. Collaboration strengthens competitiveness.
- Clearly explain how your strategy reduces violent crime and mitigates trauma for exposed children. Link activities to measurable outcomes.
- Address sustainability beyond the grant period. Funders want to know how you'll continue the work long-term.
- Follow OJJDP's specific formatting and submission requirements exactly. Many applications are rejected for non-compliance with page limits or document structure.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack data about local violence or child victimization rates. Weak partnerships or unclear roles for collaborating agencies. Unrealistic timelines or outcomes that don't match proposed activities or budget.
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