16.523: Juvenile Accountability Block Grants

16.523

Inactive

Office of Justice Programs (OJP) [DOJ]

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 17, 2017

To provide States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes as defined by Section 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, with funds to develop programs to strengthen and promote greater accountability in the juvenile justice system. To survey the field and identify projects that would benefit from research, demonstration, and evaluation in the 18 purpose areas identified in the JABG Program. To provide training and technical assistance to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes so they may develop programs outlined in the 18 program areas to promote greater accountability in the juvenile justice system.

A - Formula Grants

Each State and territory (except Palau) is eligible to receive an allocation and award of funds for State and units of local government if the Governor certifies, consistent with guidelines established by the Attorney General. In addition to being eligible for JABG funds as a unit of local government, American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes, as defined by Section 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C 470a), or a consortium of such tribes, are eligible for JABG funding through OJJDP’s Tribal Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grant (T-JADG) program. OJJDP awards cooperative agreements on a competitive basis.

All States and territories are eligible to receive an allocation and award of funds for State and units of local government. Funds are available to public and private agencies, organizations, or individuals to apply for discretionary and training and technical assistance funds.