Solicitation: 202512167 Supporting a Local Continuum of Care

The Department of Corrections/ Juvenile Justice Advisory Group is seeking applications from community-based organizations to identify and fill gaps in their local community’s continuum of care for youth who have been system-involved or are at risk of becoming system-involved. The grant aims to help communities improve outcomes for youth and their families by investing in prevention and intervention strategies and programming. The applicant must have experience working with youth and families, demonstrate knowledge of the community's resources and gaps, and have a plan to track and evaluate the implementation of the action plan and outcomes. Key points to consider: * The grant is for a period of 24 months, from February 20, 2026, to January 31, 2028. * The applicant must be a non-profit entity, located in Maine, and not on the Federal Debarment List. * The applicant must have experience working with youth and families and demonstrate knowledge of the community's resources and gaps. * The applicant must have a plan to track and evaluate the implementation of the action plan and outcomes. * The grant may be used for salaries, stipends, action plan activities, skills building, training, and/or professional development. * The grant may not be used to purchase real equipment in excess of $5,000 or to pay for food items to be consumed during meetings or with the target service audience. * The applicant must comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). * The applicant must allow youth with lived expertise roles in the co-design, implementation, and evaluation processes. * The grant is for a maximum of $100,000 per year, and the applicant must provide a detailed budget and budget narrative.