OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative

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. Program Details Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention is a federal agency that offers the OJJDP FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant program to support health and wellness programs and social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for health and wellness programs and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, eligible organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $0 – $750K. The application deadline is November 16, 2026 (24 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports health and wellness programs and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 624110, 624190, 922120, 621330, 621420. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by OJJDP
• Programs related to mental health
• Programs related to community health

Award details

Award range: $0 – $750K. Applications close on November 16, 2026 (24 days remaining).

Categories

Health · Social Services