DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ADDED ON DECEMBER 24, 2024: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to implement youth defense system efforts that strengthen and improve the representation of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.  $1.6 million is being made available through this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $400,000. Proposals are due on February 5, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 24, 2024: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to build the capacity of states, state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to implement new and innovative approaches to enhance existing juvenile drug treatment courts (JDTC) and improve outcomes for youth with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including those with histories of trauma. $4,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $1,000,000. Proposals are due on February 5, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 20, 2024: DOJ has issued its annual Comprehensive Tribal Assistance Solicitation to develop a comprehensive approach to public safety and victimization issues. $5.6 million is being made available under this funding opportunity. Proposals are due on March 18, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 19, 2024: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to implement, develop, or expand programs within detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents (juvenile or adult) who have children younger than age 18 to prevent violent crime, reduce recidivism, and provide support for minor children. $4 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $750,000. Proposals are due on February 6, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 7, 2024: DOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women has issued a funding opportunity to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims. $9.2 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $750,000. Proposals are due on January 28, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2024: USDOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women has issued a funding opportunity to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving child sexual abuse. $14,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $700,000.  Proposals are due on January 17, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.