Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2019 14927
The OJJDP FY 19 Enhancements for Juvenile Indigent Defense Systems opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2019 14927) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), listed under CFDA 16.836 in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services category. The core purpose is to help states and local jurisdictions strengthen juvenile indigent defense so that young people who enter the juvenile justice system have fair and equal access to high-quality legal representation, regardless of their ability to pay. In practical terms, the program is aimed at improving how juvenile defense services are delivered and supported, with an emphasis on equity, quality, and consistency across a jurisdiction.
A central focus of the program is improving defense outcomes for youth by building capacity in areas that directly affect representation quality. Funding is intended to support development and implementation of strategies that ensure youth are meaningfully represented at every stage of a juvenile case, not just formally assigned counsel. The solicitation also recognizes that justice involvement can trigger longer-term, often hidden consequences for young people, so it allows projects that provide youth with resources to address collateral consequences tied to juvenile system involvement. Alongside direct system improvements, the program places strong emphasis on training the juvenile indigent defense bar, including public defenders and court-appointed counsel who represent indigent youth, with the goal of improving specialized knowledge and practice skills needed in juvenile court settings.
The grant is structured to enhance juvenile defense in one or more key areas: (1) training of staff involved in juvenile indigent defense (which may include defenders and potentially other personnel supporting defense functions), (2) data collection and analysis to better understand performance, gaps, disparities, and outcomes within juvenile defense systems, and (3) addressing specific needs identified by a state or locality that relate to providing juvenile defense services to youth offenders. This framing gives applicants flexibility to propose targeted improvements based on local problems, whether that means building a training program, creating or upgrading data systems and performance metrics, or implementing a defined reform or capacity-building initiative tied to documented needs.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, with an additional category for other eligible entities as clarified in the program’s eligibility text. OJJDP anticipated making about four awards, with an award ceiling of $650,000 per grant. The opportunity was posted on March 6, 2019, with an original closing date of May 8, 2019. Overall, the program is designed to help jurisdictions move beyond minimal compliance toward stronger, better-supported juvenile defense systems that combine training, data-informed decision-making, and locally tailored solutions to ensure youth receive effective representation and support in navigating both court proceedings and the broader consequences of system involvement.Apply for OJJDP 2019 14927
- The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 19 Enhancements for Juvenile Indigent Defense Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.836.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 06, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled OJJDP FY 19 Enhancements for Juvenile Indigent Defense Systems.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OJJDP 2019 14927.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What type of grant program is this?
This is a discretionary grant program.
What is the CFDA number and category for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 16.836 in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services category.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to help states and local jurisdictions strengthen juvenile indigent defense systems so that youth who enter the juvenile justice system have fair and equal access to high-quality legal representation, regardless of their ability to pay.
What does "juvenile indigent defense" mean in the context of this program?
In this program, juvenile indigent defense refers to the legal defense services provided to youth who cannot afford counsel, including public defenders and court-appointed attorneys, and the broader system supports that affect how defense services are delivered.
What kinds of system improvements is OJJDP trying to support?
The opportunity is aimed at improving how juvenile defense services are delivered and supported, with an emphasis on equity, quality, and consistency across a jurisdiction.
Does the program focus only on appointing counsel, or on more than that?
More than appointment. Funding is intended to support strategies that ensure youth are meaningfully represented at every stage of a juvenile case, not merely formally assigned an attorney.
What are "collateral consequences," and does the grant allow work in that area?
The solicitation recognizes that juvenile justice involvement can lead to longer-term, sometimes hidden impacts. The opportunity allows projects that provide youth with resources to address collateral consequences tied to juvenile system involvement.
What are the key areas the grant can support?
The grant is structured to enhance juvenile defense in one or more of these areas:
- Training of staff involved in juvenile indigent defense
- Data collection and analysis to understand performance, gaps, disparities, and outcomes
- Addressing specific needs identified by a state or locality related to providing juvenile defense services to youth offenders
Who can be trained using grant funds?
The program emphasizes training the juvenile indigent defense bar, including public defenders and court-appointed counsel who represent indigent youth. The training area may also include other personnel supporting defense functions, as noted in the description.
Why is data collection and analysis emphasized in this grant?
Data work is supported so jurisdictions can better understand juvenile defense performance, identify gaps, examine disparities, and track outcomes within their juvenile defense systems.
Can applicants propose different types of projects, or is there a single required model?
Applicants have flexibility. The framing allows jurisdictions to propose targeted improvements based on local problems, such as building a training program, creating or upgrading data systems and performance metrics, or implementing a defined reform or capacity-building initiative tied to documented needs.
What is the program ultimately trying to improve for youth?
The program is designed to improve defense outcomes for youth by building capacity in areas that directly affect the quality of representation, and by helping jurisdictions move beyond minimal compliance toward stronger, better-supported juvenile defense systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other eligible entities (as clarified in the program's eligibility text)
How many awards did OJJDP anticipate making?
OJJDP anticipated making about four awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $650,000 per grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 6, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 8, 2019.
What is the broader goal behind funding training, data, and local reforms together?
The overall design is meant to support juvenile defense systems that combine specialized training, data-informed decision-making, and locally tailored solutions, so youth receive effective representation and help navigating both court proceedings and longer-term consequences of system involvement.
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