The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is making federal funds available for planning, implementation, or enhancement of evidence-based programs and for system change initiatives that support the uplifting of youth development and improvement of the juvenile justice system. These federal funds are available under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act Title II Formula Grants Program from the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The purpose of the Title II grant program is to “support a continuum of evidence-based or promising programs . . . that are trauma informed, reflect the science of adolescent development, and are designed to meet the needs of at-risk youth and youth who come into contact with the justice system.”

This announcement provides guidance to aid applicants in determining eligibility, developing a program narrative, developing the itemized budget and budget narrative, and completing other related forms. Using the guidance presented in this document, applicants should be able to efficiently and effectively prepare complete applications in the On-line Grant Management System (OGMS).

 

Funds will be awarded for the 24-month period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. Future funding for continuation of these projects is not guaranteed but may be considered, contingent upon the availability of adequate funding, program performance, and compliance with grant requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grant Coordinator