OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program

The OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program, solicitation number O-OJJDP-2026-172734, is a federal funding opportunity provided by the Department of Justice. This program is designed to support states, local governments, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in delivering substance use prevention initiatives for youth. These programs are to be implemented within schools and extracurricular settings, focusing on a continuum of strategies including education, early intervention, mentoring, and referrals to treatment. The initiative emphasizes the importance of building community-based capacity and coordinating efforts between community coalitions and law enforcement to address youth substance use and conduct related investigations. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 9, 2026. For further inquiries, the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention serves as the primary point of contact.