How to Apply for Funding — DOJ Office of Justice Programs funding opportunity
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How to Apply for Funding

Description These frequently asked questions (FAQs) display commonly asked questions and answers regarding the application process and is not comprehensive. Visit the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Funding Resource Cen...

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Deadline Fixed Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Issued by: DOJ Office of Justice Programs.
  • About: Description These frequently asked questions (FAQs) display commonly asked questions and answers regarding the application process and is not comprehensive. Visit the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Funding Resource Center for additional…
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The “key facts” mode pulls structured fields directly from the official source posting (amount, deadline, eligibility tags). The AI mode adds a short plain-English narrative on top, generated from the same source. Always verify with the agency before applying.

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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

Compiled from the official listing's structured fields — always verify with the funder before applying.

About the funder

DOJ Office of Justice Programs is a federal-level funder.

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About this opportunity

Description These frequently asked questions (FAQs) display commonly asked questions and answers regarding the application process and is not comprehensive. Visit the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Funding Resource Center for additional funding information. Before You Apply How can I learn about funding opportunities from OJJDP? Discover funding opportunities from OJJDP in the following ways: Visit OJJDP's open funding opportunities webpage to view a list of open funding opportunities. Past funding opportunities provides a list of opportunities from previous years, dating back to fiscal year 2025. Each title links to a more information regarding the resulting awards. Review the Department of Justice (DOJ) Program Plan to find potential OJJDP funding opportunities. Subscribe to OJJDP's  JUVJUST email news service  or follow  OJJDP on social media to be notified of new funding opportunities. Subscribe to OJP Funding News for weekly notices of funding opportunities across OJP. What can I do before I apply? Get registered! If you are interested in receiving funding from the OJP, you may register on  Grants.gov  and in the  System for Awards Management ahead of time. OJP strongly encourages first-time applicants to start registration early. OJP applications cannot be submitted until your entity is registered. Registration with Grants.gov is a one-time process and may take 3-5 business days. Registration can be done at any time of year. Applicants should read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully for specific requirements and review these resources: OJP Grant Application Resource Guide DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist The DOJ Financial Guide What is the Justice Grants System (JustGrants)? JustGrants is the Department of Justice's grants management system for applying for and managing grants. Learn more about JustGrants . The Initial Onboarding  section of the JustGrants Resources website describes how first time applicants can onboard to JustGrants. How do I know if I am eligible to apply for a funding opportunity? Refer to the "Eligibility" section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Build Your Proposal Whom do I contact if I have questions about a funding opportunity? Because most funding opportunities are competitive, we are unable to have individual conversations concerning notices of funding opportunities (NOFO) with prospective applicants. Questions concerning open funding opportunities should be submitted to the OJP Response Center: E-mail [email protected] for the quickest response Call toll-free: 800–851–3420 International calls: 202–772–1022 TTY Phone: 202–353–5556 It may take up to 24-48 hours to reply to your request. Does OJJDP accept unsolicited proposals? All proposed projects must be submitted through an application and a posted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The proposal must respond to the objectives and requirements in the funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to review the current and  DOJ Program Plan for potential NOFOs under which your idea might fit. How do I start my proposal? Write the Proposal Narrative, which varies with each funding opportunity. It outlines the details about your proposed project. For more information, see the Application Resource Guide: Proposal Narrative . Is there a sample timeline available? Applicants should review the sample most appropriate to the nature of the funding opportunity for which they are evaluation. Timelines submitted by applicants should be specific to their individual proposals, and the samples should serve simply as guides to the format, etc. Sample Timelines: Sample Program Timeline  Word  and  PDF Sample Research Timeline   Word  and  PDF Sample Evaluation Timeline   Word  and  PDF In my application, do I need to address all the performance measures listed in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?

Funding agency

DOJ Office of Justice Programs
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Who can apply

section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.  Build Your Proposal Whom do I contact if I have questions about a funding opportunity? Because most funding opportunities are competitive, we are unable to have individual conversations concerning notices of funding opportunities (NOFO) with prospective applicants.  Questions concerning open funding opportunities should be submitted to the OJP Response Center: E-mail [email protected] for the quickest response Call toll-free: 800–851–3420 International calls: 202–772–1022 TTY Phone: 202–353–5556 It may take up to 24-48 hours to reply to your request. Does OJJDP accept unsolicited proposals? All proposed projects must be submitted through an application and a posted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The proposal must respond to the objectives and requirements in the funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to review the current and  DOJ Program Plan for potential NOFOs under which your idea might fit. How do I start my proposal? Write the Proposal Narrative, which varies with each funding opportunity. It outlines the details about your proposed project. For more information, see the Application Resource Guide: Proposal Narrative .  Is there a sample timeline available? Applicants should review the sample most appropriate to the nature of the funding opportunity for which they are evaluation. Timelines submitted by applicants should be specific to th

Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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