Deadline: 27-Oct-2025
The United States Department of Justice has announced a new funding program to support the development, improvement, and implementation of emergency planning activities in state, Tribal, county, and local juvenile justice residential facilities.
The initiative is designed to ensure facilities can prioritize the safety and well-being of youth and staff, maintain operations, keep families informed, and minimize risks during and after emergencies. For this program, emergencies are broadly defined as incidents—natural, technological, or nonnatural—that require a response to protect life, property, or the environment.
Funding may be used to restore essential services and operations or cover costs that help facilities safeguard staff and youth, while also ensuring continuity of operations. The overarching goal is to improve facility preparedness and resilience, reducing risks to both individuals and infrastructure during emergencies.
The program’s objectives focus on two key areas: ensuring the safety and well-being of youth and staff, and strengthening facility preparedness to maintain efficient operations and reduce risks to physical structures. By achieving these aims, facilities will be better positioned to respond to and recover from crises while protecting the rights and safety of the young people in their care.
The total amount available under this opportunity is $400,000, with an anticipated 2–4 awards of up to $200,000 each. Projects will begin on October 1, 2025, and run for 24 months. Budgets should reflect the scope of the proposed project and remain within the applicant’s management capacity.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, independent school districts, and higher education institutions. Tribal institutions of higher education are also eligible to apply. Priority consideration will be given to projects that align with broader public safety goals, such as combatting violent crime, protecting American children, and supporting victims of trafficking and sexual assault.
This funding presents an important opportunity for juvenile justice facilities to strengthen resilience and ensure they are better equipped to protect youth and staff when emergencies arise.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
