Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2017 10982
The OJJDP FY 2017 Smart on Juvenile Justice: Systemwide Reform and Reinvestment Initiative is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), designed to help jurisdictions strengthen juvenile justice systems through coordinated, data-driven reform. The overall focus is on systemwide change rather than isolated program improvements, using collaborative planning and reinvestment-minded strategies that align policies, procedures, programs, and day-to-day practices across agencies that touch youth. Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which typically means recipients should expect an active federal role that may include regular coordination, deliverable review, and ongoing technical guidance.
The initiative is structured into three categories, with different eligibility rules depending on the category. Category 1, Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), funds a national provider to deliver intensive training and technical assistance to states and localities. The expectation is that participating jurisdictions are using a structured approach built around data and collaboration, specifically involving cross-disciplinary and multi-agency stakeholder committees that can jointly diagnose system problems, set priorities, and implement an integrated strategic plan. The intent is to ensure reforms are not siloed within a single department; instead, they are developed and executed with shared ownership across key partners such as juvenile courts, probation, law enforcement, behavioral health, child welfare, education, and community-based providers. Eligibility for Category 1 is limited to private nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofits) and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions).
Category 2, State Planning Grants, supports states in creating statewide juvenile justice reform strategic plans. Rather than funding direct services, the emphasis is on planning that can lead to coordinated statewide reform and smarter allocation of resources. These grants are meant to help states assess their juvenile justice systems, engage stakeholders, identify policy and practice gaps, and produce a clear roadmap for reform that can be implemented and sustained. Eligibility for Category 2 is limited to states, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, reflecting OJJDPs intent to build statewide alignment and leadership around juvenile justice improvement.
Key administrative details in the published opportunity include the funding opportunity number OJJDP 2017 10982 and CFDA number 16.827 under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area. The opportunity was created on March 24, 2017, with an original application closing date of May 10, 2017. OJJDP anticipated making about four awards, with an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000. While the eligibility field in the source data lists a broad range of potential applicant types, the narrative eligibility requirements for each category govern who can apply for Category 1 and Category 2, and applicants would need to match the category-specific restrictions described in the solicitation.Apply for OJJDP 2017 10982
- The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2017 Smart on Juvenile Justice: Systemwide Reform and Reinvestment Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.827.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 2017 Smart on Juvenile Justice: Systemwide Reform and Reinvestment Initiative?
It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The initiative is designed to help jurisdictions strengthen juvenile justice systems through coordinated, data-driven reform focused on systemwide change rather than isolated program improvements.
What is the main purpose or focus of this initiative?
The initiative focuses on systemwide reform and reinvestment-minded strategies. The goal is to align policies, procedures, programs, and day-to-day practices across the agencies that interact with youth, so reforms are coordinated and not confined to a single department or program.
What does "systemwide change" mean in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, systemwide change refers to coordinated reform across multiple parts of the juvenile justice ecosystem, rather than improving one isolated program. It emphasizes collaborative planning and integrated strategies that cut across agencies and stakeholders that touch youth.
How is this award administered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements. This typically means recipients should expect an active federal role, which may include regular coordination, review of deliverables, and ongoing technical guidance.
How many categories are included in this initiative?
The initiative is structured into three categories, with different eligibility rules depending on the category.
What is Category 1 (Training and Technical Assistance) intended to fund?
Category 1 funds a national provider to deliver intensive training and technical assistance (TTA) to states and localities. It is designed to support participating jurisdictions using a structured, data-driven and collaborative approach to juvenile justice reform.
Who is eligible to apply for Category 1?
Eligibility for Category 1 is limited to private nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofits) and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions).
What approach does Category 1 expect participating jurisdictions to use?
The expectation is a structured approach centered on data and collaboration. Participating jurisdictions should involve cross-disciplinary and multi-agency stakeholder committees that jointly diagnose system problems, set priorities, and implement an integrated strategic plan.
Why does the initiative emphasize cross-agency collaboration?
The intent is to prevent reforms from being siloed within a single department. Instead, reforms should be developed and executed with shared ownership among key partners across the juvenile justice system and related youth-serving systems.
Which partners are specifically mentioned as important stakeholders?
The opportunity highlights collaboration across partners such as juvenile courts, probation, law enforcement, behavioral health, child welfare, education, and community-based providers.
What is Category 2 (State Planning Grants) intended to support?
Category 2 supports states in creating statewide juvenile justice reform strategic plans. The emphasis is on planning activities that enable coordinated statewide reform and smarter allocation of resources, rather than funding direct services.
Does Category 2 fund direct services?
No. Category 2 is described as planning-focused. It supports activities like system assessment, stakeholder engagement, identifying policy and practice gaps, and producing a roadmap for reform that can be implemented and sustained.
Who is eligible to apply for Category 2?
Eligibility for Category 2 is limited to states, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Why is Category 2 limited to states and territories?
The stated intent is to build statewide alignment and leadership around juvenile justice improvement by supporting statewide strategic planning and coordination.
What are the key administrative identifiers for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2017 10982, and the CFDA number is 16.827. The activity area is listed under Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 24, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 10, 2017.
How many awards did OJJDP anticipate making, and what was the maximum award amount?
OJJDP anticipated making about four awards. The award ceiling was up to $2,000,000.
If a general eligibility list appears broad, what determines who can apply?
The narrative eligibility requirements for each category govern who can apply for Category 1 and Category 2. Applicants would need to match the category-specific restrictions described in the solicitation.
What type of outcomes is this initiative trying to produce?
Based on the description provided, the initiative aims to produce coordinated, data-driven juvenile justice reforms supported by collaborative planning, integrated strategic plans, and reinvestment-minded approaches that can be implemented across agencies and sustained over time.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Next opportunity: Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs
Previous opportunity: Digital Spatial Documentation of Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for OJJDP 2017 10982
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (OJJDP 2017 10982) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| OJJDP FY 2017 Defending Childhood American Indian/Alaska Native Policy Initiative: Supporting Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice Systems for Tribes Apply for OJJDP 2017 11023 Funding Number: OJJDP 2017 11023 Agency: Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $437,500 |
| OJJDP FY 17 VOCA TTA for Child Abuse Professionals Apply for OJJDP 2017 11100 Funding Number: OJJDP 2017 11100 Agency: Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Improve Police work with youth to prevent violence and criminal activities Apply for INL WHPCOSTARICA 17GR0023 03242017 Funding Number: INL WHPCOSTARICA 17GR0023 03242017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $120,000 |
| Citizen Security through Anti-Drug Community Coalitions: Creation and Support of Anti-Drug Community Coalitions in Costa Rica Apply for INL WHPCOSTARICA 17GR0022 03242017 Funding Number: INL WHPCOSTARICA 17GR0022 03242017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Gender Based Violence Capacity Enhancement Apply for INL WHPCOSTARICA 17GR0024 03282017 Funding Number: INL WHPCOSTARICA 17GR0024 03282017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| ONDCP Model State Drug Laws Apply for ONDCP STATEDRUGLAW 2017 Funding Number: ONDCP STATEDRUGLAW 2017 Agency: Office of National Drug Control Policy Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Access to Justice for the Juvenile Offender Population: Opportunities for Judicial and Cultural Change - Phase II Apply for INL WHPCOSTARICA 17CA0030 04172017 Funding Number: INL WHPCOSTARICA 17CA0030 04172017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $635,000 |
| Indonesia Countering Wildlife Trafficking Grant Apply for INL 17GR0017 EAINDONESIA 04 27 2017 Funding Number: INL 17GR0017 EAINDONESIA 04 27 2017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $833,924 |
| Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Partnerships with Women’s Justice Centers Apply for INL17CA0031 INLWHPMEXICO 05022017 Funding Number: INL17CA0031 INLWHPMEXICO 05022017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $999,999 |
| Programs to Support Correction and Probation Reform in Armenia Apply for INL 17GR0027 EAARMENIA 05 03 2017 Funding Number: INL 17GR0027 EAARMENIA 05 03 2017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Apply for LITC LITC 18 001 Funding Number: LITC LITC 18 001 Agency: Department of the Treasury, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Mapping Wildlife Trafficking, Illegal Logging, and Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Apply for INLEA INLTC 17 004 Funding Number: INLEA INLTC 17 004 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,550,000 |
| Forging Security through Rule of Law: Oral Advocacy Skills and Mediation Training for National Mock Trial Competitions Apply for INL17GR0036 INLWHPMEXICO 05032017 Funding Number: INL17GR0036 INLWHPMEXICO 05032017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| Enhancing Students’ Understanding of their Rights in Apply for INL 17GR0035 EABOSNIA 05 05 2017 Funding Number: INL 17GR0035 EABOSNIA 05 05 2017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $125,000 |
| Liberia Justice Public Awareness Campaign Apply for INL17CA0033 INLAMELIBERIA PAC 050917 Funding Number: INL17CA0033 INLAMELIBERIA PAC 050917 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Support to the Liberian Justice Sector Apply for INL17CA0032 INLAMELIBERIA JUSTICE 050917 Funding Number: INL17CA0032 INLAMELIBERIA JUSTICE 050917 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| OJJDP FY 17 Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems Program Apply for OJJDP 2017 11001 Funding Number: OJJDP 2017 11001 Agency: Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| OJJDP FY 17 Juvenile Justice Systems Reform Promising Practices Apply for OJJDP 2017 12320 Funding Number: OJJDP 2017 12320 Agency: Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Justice Academy Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Curriculum Development Apply for INL 17CA0038 EAARMENIA 05 17 2017 Funding Number: INL 17CA0038 EAARMENIA 05 17 2017 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $220,000 |
| BJA FY 17 Second Chance Act Reentry and Mentoring Program Apply for BJA 2017 11540 Funding Number: BJA 2017 11540 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "OJJDP 2017 10982", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.