Assistance Listing 16.836
Indigent Defense
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.836, “Indigent Defense,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides grant and cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 12 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
Program goal(s) name: Implement enhancements that improve juvenile indigent defense. Program goal(s) description: Support organizations providing public defense services to address barriers and gaps within the juvenile justice system for indigent youth that result in safer communities, reduced recidivism, improved youth outcomes, and increased public confidence in the juvenile justice system. Program objective(s) name: Ensure legal representation and provide access to resources. Program objective(s) description: Ensure youth involved with the juvenile justice system have access to legal representation, and that entities and individuals providing juvenile indigent defense services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system have access to the resources, tools, and information necessary for legal representation.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.836
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Intended beneficiaries: Youth (16-21) and Juvenile Delinquent.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): varies by project
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.836. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.836
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Juvenile Indigent DefenseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $400K | Oct 23, 2025 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY24 Enhancing Youth Defense Training and Technical Assistance – Invited to ApplyOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $865K | Jul 25, 2024 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY24 Enhancing Youth DefenseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $400K | Apr 15, 2024 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - National Youth Defense Training and Technical AssistanceOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $900K | Jul 12, 2023 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 2023 Enhancing Youth DefenseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $651K | Apr 3, 2023 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 2022 Enhancing Juvenile Indigent DefenseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $900K | May 17, 2022 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 2021 Invited to Apply for Enhancements for Juvenile Indigent Defense Training and Technical AssistanceOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $250K | Jul 6, 2021 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 2021 Enhancing Juvenile Indigent DefenseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $375K | Mar 1, 2021 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 20 Enhancing Juvenile Indigent DefenseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $438K | Apr 6, 2020 | 16.836 |
OJJDP FY 19 Enhancements for Juvenile Indigent Defense SystemsOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $650K | May 8, 2019 | 16.836 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.836?
16.836 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Indigent Defense.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.836?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.