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Public Safety
Youth Violence Prevention and Community Safety Program
Agency
Department of Justice
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
Closing date
Jun 11, 2026(60 days left)
Funding range
$200,000 - $750,000
Eligibility
Nonprofits,Local governments,Tribal governments,Universities
Geography
National
Plain-English summary
OJJDP funding for youth violence prevention targeting ages 12-24. Supports mentoring, violence intervention, restorative justice, trauma services, and community safety strategies.
What it funds
Violence intervention, mentoring, restorative justice, trauma-informed care, family programs, safe passage, CVI strategies
Likely eligible
Youth-serving nonprofits
Local government agencies
Tribal governments
Universities with community partnerships
Caution flags
- Must serve communities with elevated youth violence rates
- Requires comprehensive community partnership plan
- Evidence-based program models preferred