OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (O-OJJDP-2026-172748)

At a glance

OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative is an open federal grant opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (Department of Justice). Applications are due November 16, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $750K, with about 12 awards expected and $8.92M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 2 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.842 (Opioid Affected Youth Initiative).

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Who can apply

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Federally recognized tribal governments

501(c)(3) nonprofits

Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Other units of local government

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. This NOFO supports states, localities, Tribal jurisdictions, and non-profit organizations in addressing violent crime and reducing overdose deaths through prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies to support children, youth, and families affected by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders.
Applicants are expected to collaborate with law enforcement, juvenile and criminal justice agencies, schools, mental health and child welfare providers, community health agencies, and community-based organizations to address the needs of children, youth, and families who are at risk for or already in the child welfare or justice systems.

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 16, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $750k, total estimated program funding is $8,920,000 and the agency expects to make about 12 awards.

How do I apply for “OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-OJJDP-2026-172748), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Related open opportunities

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