Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

This solicitation will fund field initiated studies to further our understanding of the experiences, strengths, and needs of tribal youth, their families, and communities, and what works to reduce their risks for delinquency and victimization. OJJDP is especially interested in applications to conduct evaluation studies that identify effective and promising delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment programs for tribal youth, including those that assist tribal youth in enhancing their own cultural knowledge and awareness.The Tribal Youth Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Program is authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010, Pub. L. 111-117.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Others

Contact

GMS Helpdesk <br/>1-888-549-9901
gms.helpdesk@usdoj.gov