Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2008 1903
Apply for OJJDP 2008 1903
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2008 Tribal Youth Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.731 Tribal Youth Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 3, 2008 and posted on Jul 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2008. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2008 Tribal Youth Program (TYP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), designed to strengthen tribal capacity to prevent and control juvenile delinquency and to improve juvenile justice systems serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. The program is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-161) and is positioned as part of the broader Indian Country Law Enforcement Initiative, a joint effort by the Departments of Justice and the Interior focused on improving law enforcement and the administration of criminal and juvenile justice in Indian country. The core idea is to help tribes expand practical, locally driven approaches that reduce youth crime, increase community safety, and improve outcomes for young people and families.
The funding is framed around the documented disparity in violent crime affecting AI/AN communities, especially youth. While national violent crime arrest rates have generally declined, the announcement highlights that rates in Indian country have continued to rise and cites Bureau of Justice Statistics findings indicating violent crime rates are roughly double those of the general population. A major emphasis is the disproportionate impact on adolescents ages 12 to 17, with aggression and victimization rates described as significantly higher than those of other racial groups in the same age range. In response, TYP aims to support strategies that both prevent delinquent behavior and strengthen the systems that respond when youth become court-involved, with the broader goal of improving quality of life in tribal communities.
In terms of what projects can look like, the program supports a wide range of youth-focused public safety and well-being efforts. This includes development and implementation of delinquency prevention programs, targeted interventions for court-involved youth, improvements to juvenile justice operations and services, alcohol and substance abuse prevention initiatives, and emotional or behavioral service programming. The opportunity also reflects OJJDPs long-running investment in this area, noting that since FY 1999 it has funded hundreds of tribal grants across the country to build and refine these kinds of programs and system improvements.
The solicitation strongly encourages applicants to collaborate with community-based and faith-based organizations. This partnership focus is tied to sustainability: building longer-term relationships, bringing in additional local resources and assets, and creating programs that can endure beyond the federal award period. Overall, the program message is that tribes are best positioned to identify what will work locally, and the grant is intended to help tribes enhance and expand their ability to implement innovative, effective, and efficient strategies that support tribal youth.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number OJJDP 2008 1903 and CFDA number 16.731 (Tribal Youth Program). Awards are grants with an award ceiling of up to $500,000 and no required cost sharing or matching. The opportunity was posted July 3, 2008, with an application closing date of August 4, 2008, and it was archived September 3, 2008. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education as described in the eligibility listing). For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Al Roddy (technical support) at 202-616-4506.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - OJJDP FY 2008 Tribal Youth Program (TYP)
What is the OJJDP FY 2008 Tribal Youth Program (TYP)?
The OJJDP FY 2008 Tribal Youth Program (TYP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Its purpose is to strengthen tribal capacity to prevent and control juvenile delinquency and to improve juvenile justice systems serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to help tribes expand practical, locally driven approaches that reduce youth crime, increase community safety, and improve outcomes for young people and families, while also strengthening the systems that respond when youth become court-involved.
What problem or need does TYP focus on?
The program is framed around violent crime disparities affecting AI/AN communities, especially youth. The solicitation highlights that while national violent crime arrest rates have generally declined, rates in Indian country have continued to rise and are described as roughly double those of the general population. It also emphasizes the disproportionate impact on adolescents ages 12 to 17, with higher reported aggression and victimization rates compared to other racial groups in the same age range.
What types of projects or activities can be supported with TYP funding?
The solicitation describes a wide range of youth-focused public safety and well-being efforts, including:
- Development and implementation of delinquency prevention programs
- Targeted interventions for court-involved youth
- Improvements to juvenile justice operations and services
- Alcohol and substance abuse prevention initiatives
- Emotional or behavioral service programming
Does the program support both prevention and system improvement work?
Yes. TYP is described as supporting strategies that prevent delinquent behavior and strengthen juvenile justice systems that respond when youth become involved with the court.
Is this opportunity part of a larger federal initiative?
Yes. The program is positioned as part of the Indian Country Law Enforcement Initiative, described as a joint effort by the Departments of Justice and the Interior focused on improving law enforcement and the administration of criminal and juvenile justice in Indian country.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The solicitation states the program is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-161).
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2008 1903.
What is the CFDA number for the Tribal Youth Program?
The CFDA number listed is 16.731 (Tribal Youth Program).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $500,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The solicitation states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
What type of federal award is this?
Awards under this opportunity are grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants listed include:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
The eligibility listing also notes an exclusion for institutions of higher education as described in the opportunity.
Are partnerships encouraged?
Yes. The solicitation strongly encourages applicants to collaborate with community-based and faith-based organizations.
Why does the solicitation emphasize collaboration with community-based and faith-based organizations?
The opportunity ties partnerships to sustainability, describing collaboration as a way to build longer-term relationships, bring in additional local resources and assets, and create programs that can endure beyond the federal award period.
How does the solicitation describe the approach tribes should take?
The solicitation message is that tribes are best positioned to identify what will work locally, and the grant is intended to help tribes enhance and expand their ability to implement innovative, effective, and efficient strategies that support tribal youth.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 3, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 4, 2008.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 3, 2008.
Has OJJDP funded similar tribal youth efforts in the past?
Yes. The solicitation notes that since FY 1999, OJJDP has funded hundreds of tribal grants across the country to build and refine delinquency prevention programs and juvenile justice system improvements.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for technical support and assistance accessing the full announcement is Al Roddy at 202-616-4506.
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