Apply Now: Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program (US)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), is offering grant funding through the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program. This discretionary grant opportunity supports states, local governments, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and eligible nonprofit organizations to deliver youth substance use prevention programs in schools and extracurricular settings. The application deadline is 9 November 2026. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports efforts under the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program. The program is designed to help grantees deliver substance use prevention programs for youth in schools and extracurricular settings.

Supported work includes:

The continuum of prevention strategies described in the source includes: The source does not specify the project period/duration or whether awards are expected to be uniform in size. Not specified in the source. Eligible applicants listed in the source include:

Additional eligibility notes provided:

The NOFO description indicates the opportunity supports youth substance use prevention programming in: It also emphasizes implementing a continuum of prevention strategies that may include: The source does not list additional priority areas beyond the prevention continuum and coordination described above. Not specified in the source. This opportunity is aimed at organizations that can coordinate school-based and community-based prevention for youth substance use. It explicitly calls for a prevention approach that combines education and early intervention with supports such as mentoring and referrals to treatment, and it highlights coordination with law enforcement and community coalitions. For eligible applicants, the program’s focus on building community capacity and implementing a continuum of strategies can help structure prevention work across multiple touchpoints where youth are served. The Grants.gov listing indicates there is a “Full Announcement” link under “Link to Additional Information.” The source page text does not provide the full application steps or document checklist. The source does not specify required forms, submission method details, or required documents. Not specified in the source—use the official NOFO for instructions.

Official opportunity page (Grants.gov): O-OJJDP-2026-172734 — OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the source provides a contact email: 1) What is the OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program? It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), supporting youth substance use prevention programs in schools and extracurricular settings.

2) Who can apply for this grant?

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), other nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), county governments, city/township governments, state governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.

3) How much funding is available?

The estimated total program funding is $12,000,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and an award floor of $0. The source does not specify the typical award size.

4) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The source states Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No.

5) What is the application deadline?

The application closing date is 9 November 2026 (original and current closing date). The source does not provide a specific time zone or time of day.

6) What types of activities does the program support?

The program supports a continuum of youth substance use prevention strategies, including education, early intervention, mentoring, referral to treatment, and investigations coordinated with local law enforcement and community coalitions.

7) Where can I find the full application instructions?

The Grants.gov listing indicates a “Full Announcement” link under “Link to Additional Information.” The synopsis page text does not include the full instructions, so applicants should use the official NOFO. Eligible applicants should open the official Grants.gov opportunity page and access the Full Announcement to confirm all application requirements, submission instructions, and any additional eligibility or documentation details not included in the synopsis. Then, align your proposed prevention approach with the program’s described focus on schools and extracurricular settings, community capacity building, and coordination with law enforcement and community coalitions.