The OJJDP FY25 Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Program supports the implementation of intervention and suppression strategies designed to reduce youth gang crime and violence and promote public safety. These strategies aim to prevent youth from joining gangs, discontinue involvement in gangs, and prevent and reduce additional youth gang violence.

Overview

This funding opportunity is categorized under Law justice and legal services. The program provides support for initiatives focused on youth gang prevention and intervention.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• Government Entities:
  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Other:
  • Miscellaneous (Other)

Additional information specifies that units of local government are eligible.

Funding Details

The program funding details are as follows:

• Award Amount: $3,500,000
• Award Minimum: $500,000
• Award Maximum: Not specified
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Application Process and Timeline

The closing date for submissions is May 21, 2026.

To apply, applicants must visit www.grants.gov to track application status and subscribe to updates. The opportunity funding number is O-OJJDP-2025-172518.

Contact Information

For inquiries, the program can be contacted via email at OJP.Response@usa.gov.

Note: For the most current and detailed information, please refer to the official Grants.gov portal.