The OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program provides funding to help states, local courts, and governments, as well as tribal governments, to start or improve juvenile drug treatment courts. These courts aim to help young people with substance use issues or related mental health problems.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education that want to start or enhance juvenile drug treatment courts.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state, county, or city/township government
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Inability to provide required cost sharing or matching funds
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Proposals not focused on juvenile drug treatment courts
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching details
- Proof of eligibility as a government or private institution
- Documentation of existing juvenile drug treatment court (if applicable)
- Plan for addressing substance use and mental health disorders
- Registration with federal grant systems like SAM.gov
- Letters of support from partners or stakeholders
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching funds are required
- Strict deadline for application submission
- Ensure focus on juvenile drug treatment courts
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education. These entities should be interested in starting or enhancing juvenile drug treatment courts to support youth with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health issues.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education that want to start or enhance juvenile drug treatment courts.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state, county, or city/township government
- Not being a private institution of higher education
- Inability to provide required cost sharing or matching funds
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Proposals not focused on juvenile drug treatment courts
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to start or improve juvenile drug treatment courts, focusing on helping youth with substance use and mental health issues.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 29, 2026(37 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government entity or private institution
- Register with SAM.gov and other required federal systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Include cost sharing/matching details
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Submit application by October 29, 2026