FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, tribal, county, and local juvenile justice agencies that operate residential facilities for youth. Eligible applicants include government entities and organizations managing residential facilities within the juvenile justice system. The program supports emergency planning activities such as preparedness procedures, safety protocols, and family communication systems. Projects should address natural, technological, or non-natural emergencies affecting facility operations.
Facilities may apply to develop new emergency plans, improve existing ones, or implement proven emergency response procedures. Eligible uses include staff training, emergency drills, safety equipment, and operational continuity planning. The funding supports activities that enhance facility resilience and protect youth and staff safety during crisis events.
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Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities program. This opportunity will support the development, improvement, and/or implementation of emergency planning activities for state, Tribal, county, and local juvenile justice residential facilities. Emergency planning activities should prepare facilities to prioritize the safety and well-being of youth and staff, keep families informed, continue operations, and reduce risk to the facility during and after an emergency. The goal of the program is to help facilities improve their ability to respond to and recover from these incidents. For the purposes of this program, emergency is defined as an incident—natural, technological, or nonnatural—that requires a response to protect life and property.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- 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 Justification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support or Partnership Agreements
Program contact
- 👤 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.823 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.823). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $408,248 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State, tribal, county, and local juvenile justice agencies that operate residential facilities can apply. Public entities managing youth detention or correctional facilities are primary candidates.
What types of emergency planning activities are funded?
The program funds developing or improving emergency plans, staff training, facility drills, communication systems, and operational continuity procedures. Projects should address natural, technological, or other emergency scenarios.
What is the funding range for individual awards?
Awards are expected to be around $250,000. Total program funding is $432,833, so the actual award amounts may vary based on reviewer scores and application quality.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require applicants to provide matching funds or cost-sharing. All eligible project costs can be covered by the federal award.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is November 16, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, so applications must be submitted by this date.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of your facility's specific emergency risks. Tailor your plan to address realistic threats your residential facility actually faces.
- Include detailed implementation timelines and measurable outcomes. Reviewers want to see concrete steps and ways to evaluate progress.
- Emphasize youth and staff safety as the primary benefit. Connect all activities directly to protecting people and maintaining operations during emergencies.
- Involve facility leadership, staff, and local emergency management in your planning. Show collaborative partnerships that strengthen your approach.
- Document how the plan will be sustained after the grant period ends. Explain your facility's commitment to maintaining emergency preparedness systems long-term.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting vague or generic emergency plans that don't address facility-specific risks and vulnerabilities. Failing to include realistic timelines and specific, measurable outcomes for emergency preparedness activities. Overlooking the importance of staff training and regular emergency drills as core project components.
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