The OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program offers funding to help prevent drug use among young people. The program supports efforts by states, local governments, Native American tribes, and nonprofits to create and implement drug prevention strategies in schools and community settings. These strategies may include education, early intervention, mentoring, and working with law enforcement and community groups.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, local governments (such as cities, counties, and townships), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. These groups should be interested in developing programs to prevent drug use among youth in schools and community settings.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-federally recognized tribal entities
- Organizations without a focus on youth or drug prevention
- Entities not coordinating with law enforcement or community coalitions
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Partnership agreements with law enforcement and community coalitions
- Detailed program plan for drug prevention
- Budget proposal
- Organizational capacity statement
- Past performance documentation
- Letters of support from community partners
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure coordination with law enforcement and community coalitions
- Programs must focus on youth drug prevention
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Comprehensive program plan required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. These entities must be focused on delivering youth drug prevention programs in coordination with law enforcement and community coalitions.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, local governments (such as cities, counties, and townships), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. These groups should be interested in developing programs to prevent drug use among youth in schools and community settings.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-federally recognized tribal entities
- Organizations without a focus on youth or drug prevention
- Entities not coordinating with law enforcement or community coalitions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement drug prevention programs for youth. This includes educational initiatives, early intervention, mentoring, referrals to treatment, and investigations in partnership with law enforcement and community coalitions.
Total Program Funding
$12,000,000
Expected Awards
16
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 29, 2026(5 days)
- Last Updated
- Oct 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare proof of nonprofit status if applicable
- Draft a detailed program plan for youth drug prevention
- Secure partnership agreements with law enforcement and community coalitions
- Develop a budget proposal
- Gather letters of support from community partners
- Compile past performance documentation
- Submit application by October 29, 2026