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Title II Formula Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The Title II Formula Grants Program provides funding to states to support state and local efforts to plan, establish, operate, coordinate, and evaluate policies and projects for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, an…
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Formula Grants Program | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention OJJDP provides formula grants to states to support their delinquency prevention and juvenile justice systems improvement efforts. Training and Technical Assistance The Formula Grants Program is authorized under the JJDP Act of 1974, as amended .
OJJDP's Formula Grants Program supports state and local delinquency prevention and intervention efforts, and juvenile justice systems improvements. Within the program purpose areas , states can provide job training, mental health and substance use treatment, community-based programs and services, reentry/aftercare services, and school programs to prevent truancy.
OJJDP provides funds directly to states to help them implement comprehensive juvenile justice plans based on the needs in their jurisdictions. Access the Title II Formula Grants Program fact sheet for an overview about the program. Funding is available to states and territories and is based on the jurisdiction's share of the national youth population.
Juvenile Justice Specialists in each state administer the funding through subgrants to units of local government, local private agencies, and Indian Tribes for programs in accordance with legislative requirements. Only state agencies, designated by the Governor, are eligible to apply. State Advisory Groups, comprised of members appointed by the governor, set priorities for funded activities.
For further information about the availability and implementation of these grants, contact your state's Juvenile Justice Specialist . OJJDP awarded more than $47 million in fiscal year (FY) 2023 Formula Grants to 48 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories. Between FY 2020 and FY 2023, OJJDP awarded more than $179.
7 million to support state and community efforts to develop effective prevention and intervention programs and to improve juvenile justice systems. Fiscal Year 2023—$47 million Fiscal Year 2022—$43. 8 million Fiscal Year 2021—$44.
5 million Fiscal Year 2020—$44. 4 million Details of funds awarded to the states through the formula grants program are accessible on the Distribution of Juvenile Justice Formula Grants by State page.
To be eligible to receive a formula grant under JJDPA's Title II, Part B Formula Grants Program, a state must (1) satisfy 33 statutory state plan requirements, (2) designate a state agency to prepare and administer the state's comprehensive three-year juvenile justice and delinquency prevention plan, (3) establish a State Advisory Group to provide policy direction and participate in the preparation and administration of the three-year-plan, and (4) commit to achieve and maintain compliance with the four core requirements of the JJDPA: deinstitutionalization of status offenders separation of juveniles from adult inmates removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups addressing racial and ethnic disparities Participating states must submit an annual compliance report that includes data to demonstrate they have maintained or achieved compliance with the four Core Requirements.
States must also submit an annual core requirement plan.. You may also wish to review OJJDP's Core Requirements page , which outlines more details on the requirements with which participating states must comply. Training and Technical Assistance Visit OJJDP's TTA360 request portal to request training and technical assistance (TTA).
TTA360 is OJJDP's centralized TTA request system. It offers a single point of entry to access the full range of OJJDP's TTA services. Learn more about TTA services available from OJJDP .
Formula Grant Program Areas FY 2023 Title II Program and Budget Areas FY 2022 Title II Program and Budget Areas FY 2021 Title II Program and Budget Areas FY 2020 Title II Program and Budget Areas Frequently Asked Questions Title II Formula Grants Program Compliance Monitoring Manual Annotated Policies and Procedures Manual for Monitoring Compliance With Core Requirements of the Formula Grants Program Title II Formula Grants Program Performance Measures Definitions and Questions Video: Title II Performance Measures Training Webinar FY 2023 Distribution of Juvenile Justice Formula Grants by State and Tribal Pass Through Amounts
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States (New Jersey participates), which then make funds available to community-based organizations or units of local government. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Title II Formula Grants Program is funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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