Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (Title II) Formula Grant

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (Title II) Formula Grant is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to support state and local efforts aimed at improving the juvenile justice system and reducing youth delinquency across Indiana. Under the authority of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), this grant focuses on fostering effective and evidence-based programs that serve at-risk and justice-involved youth, as well as improving systemic practices across the juvenile justice continuum. For the 2025 cycle, funding is made available to Indiana-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, state agencies, and units of local government. Eligible applicants must address one of eleven programmatic priority areas identified in the state’s Three-Year Plan. These include alcohol and substance abuse, mental health services, after-school programming, mentoring and training, gender-specific services, diversion and gang prevention, delinquency prevention, positive youth development, rural programs, and deinstitutionalization of status offenders. Each application may address only one priority area; however, applicants may submit multiple proposals if they aim to address more than one category. Title II funding is awarded competitively, with no guarantee of continuation or renewal, even for past recipients. Applications must be submitted through the IntelliGrants portal, with the 2025 deadline set for February 16, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. A technical assistance webinar was scheduled for January 24, 2025, to provide guidance to interested applicants. All projects must begin operations by May 31, 2025, and conclude no later than March 31, 2026, with all reports and expenditures finalized within 30 days after the end date. The Title II program requires a 10% non-federal match, which may be met through cash or in-kind contributions. Matching funds must be reasonable, verifiable, and used for allowable costs under the same federal guidelines that govern use of the grant funds. Match contributions cannot be counted toward any other federal grant, and must be detailed in the budget narrative. Applicants must also demonstrate adherence to multiple federal and state compliance requirements, including EEOP certification, registration with SAM.gov, and possession of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Disallowed costs include lobbying, fundraising, construction, and religious activities. Subgrantees are expected to align with evidence-based practices and are encouraged to reference recognized program models from sources such as CrimeSolutions.gov. Final selection is based on a rigorous review of eligibility, program scope, budget appropriateness, and overall compliance with applicable regulations. All grant awards are contingent upon the availability of federal funds and are subject to performance and fiscal monitoring by ICJI throughout the grant period.