OJJDP FY24 Juvenile Justice System Reform and Reinvestment Initiative | O OJJDP 2024 172075

FY24 Juvenile Justice System Reform and Reinvestment Initiative (OJJDP) - FAQs

1) What is the FY24 Juvenile Justice System Reform and Reinvestment Initiative?

It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) designed to help states modernize and improve their juvenile justice systems. The initiative supports state-led implementation of innovative or research-based, data-driven policies and practices intended to improve outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?

The main purpose is to support systemic juvenile justice reform that is measurable and guided by data, while also promoting sustainable reinvestment approaches. The solicitation emphasizes implementing reforms that improve youth outcomes and responsibly manage resources.

3) What does "system reform and reinvestment" mean in this solicitation?

It refers to improving juvenile justice policies and practices in ways that can reduce or avoid costs (for example, by safely reducing unnecessary detention or improving case processing). When reforms create cost savings or cost avoidance, states are encouraged to reinvest those resources into delinquency prevention and intervention programs that have evidence of effectiveness.

4) What type of award is this?

This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That generally indicates OJJDP expects to have an active role in the funded work beyond issuing funds and receiving reports.

5) Who is the funding agency?

The funding agency is the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).

6) What is the opportunity number for this solicitation?

The opportunity number is O-OJJDP-2024-172075.

7) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.827.

8) What activity category does this program fall under?

It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.

9) When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on April 9, 2024.

10) What was the original application closing date?

The original application closing date was May 28, 2024.

11) How many awards does OJJDP anticipate making?

OJJDP anticipates making about three awards under this solicitation.

12) What is the maximum award amount?

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $1,500,000 per award.

13) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• State governments
• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

14) Are state governments eligible and central to this initiative?

Yes. Eligibility is broad, but the solicitation is focused on supporting state implementation. State governments are explicitly eligible and are likely central applicants or key partners in many proposals.

15) Can universities apply or participate?

Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible. The solicitation also describes a potential role for universities in partnering on data analysis and evaluation.

16) Can nonprofits apply even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?

Yes. Nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible.

17) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.

18) What kinds of projects or approaches does OJJDP want to support?

The solicitation is aimed at state-led implementation of innovative or research-based reforms that are driven by data. It emphasizes moving beyond isolated pilot projects toward systemic reform with measurable improvements in youth outcomes.

19) What does "data-driven" mean in the context of this initiative?

Based on the solicitation summary, proposals are expected to use data to guide decision-making, prioritize reforms, and demonstrate measurable progress toward improved outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

20) What does OJJDP mean by "evidence" or "research-based" reforms?

The initiative prioritizes policy or practice changes grounded in evidence or credible research, and it encourages reinvestment into prevention and intervention programs that have evidence of effectiveness.

21) What is meant by "reinvestment strategy" in a proposal?

A reinvestment strategy is a realistic plan to redirect savings or cost avoidance generated through reforms into effective delinquency prevention and intervention approaches that reduce delinquency and improve long-term public safety outcomes.

22) What are examples of reforms that could generate savings or cost avoidance (as described in the opportunity summary)?

The summary gives examples such as safely reducing unnecessary detention and improving case processing. These kinds of reforms can reduce costs or avoid costs that would otherwise occur.

23) What outcomes is this initiative trying to improve?

The initiative focuses on improving outcomes for young people involved in the juvenile justice system, while also improving long-term public safety outcomes through effective prevention and intervention investments.

24) Is this opportunity focused on small pilots or system-wide changes?

The opportunity emphasizes moving beyond isolated pilot projects and toward systemic, measurable reform at the state level.

25) How might different eligible entities fit into a state-focused approach?

The summary describes multiple potential implementation and support models, such as a state agency leading reforms directly, a university supporting data analysis and evaluation, or a nonprofit/private partner providing technical assistance, training, or program implementation aligned with state reform priorities.