Emergency Planning Demonstration Program for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities – United States

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support emergency planning for state, local, and Tribal juvenile justice residential facilities. For youth who reside in residential facilities, it is crucial that applicants plan for and facilitate continued meaningful engagement with family and other supportive members of their community. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that these activities and strategies are prioritized in any emergency planning effort. The safety and wellbeing of youth and staff is paramount as well as ensuring that youth residing in facilities can maintain meaningful contact with family and supportive members of their community during an emergency.

This program furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, keep their country safe, and protect civil rights.

Goals

• This program will support the development, improvement, and/or implementation of emergency planning activities for state, Tribal, county, and local juvenile justice residential facilities.

Objectives

• The objectives of this program are to ensure the safety and well-being of youth and staff in juvenile justice residential facilities; strengthen facility preparedness among resident youth, staff, and the facility itself; maintain the efficient continuation of operations; and reduce risk to the physical plant.

Funding Information

• Anticipated total amount to be awarded under this solicitation: $500,000
• Anticipated maximum dollar amount per award: Awards will be up to $250,000
• Anticipated number of awards: 2–4
• Period of performance start date: 10/1/24
• Period of performance duration (months): 24

Eligibility Criteria

• State governments
• Special district governments
• City or township governments
• Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• County governments
• Native American Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized Tribal governments)
• Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)
• 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
• Other
  • Tribal institutions of higher education are also eligible to apply.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.