OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering two competitive grants to support emergency‑planning activities for state, tribal, county, and local juvenile‑justice residential facilities. Funding may be used to develop, improve, or implement emergency‑response plans that prioritize the safety of youth and staff, keep families informed, maintain operations, and reduce facility risk during natural, technological, or human‑made incidents. Eligible applicants are governmental entities (state, county, city/township, special districts, and federally recognized tribal governments). Each award can be up to $250,000, with total estimated funding of $432,833. Applications are accepted online from October 7 2026 through November 16 2026. • Eligible entities: State, tribal, county, city/township, and special‑district governments. • Funding purpose: Development, improvement, or implementation of emergency‑planning activities for juvenile‑justice residential facilities. • Number of awards: 2 (maximum $250,000 per award). • Estimated total funding: $432,833. • Application period: 10/07/2026 – 11/16/2026. • Submission method: Electronic via the DOJ’s grant portal. • Required deliverables: An emergency‑planning plan that addresses safety, communication, continuity of operations, and risk reduction.