Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2010 2732
Apply for OJJDP 2010 2732
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2010 Juvenile Drug Courts Training and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.585 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 6, 2011 and posted on Apr 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2010 All applications are due by 500 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 15, 2010.. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, and institutions of higher learning with demonstrated expertise in assisting communities develop, maintain, and enhance juvenile drug courts and family drug courts. OJJDP encourages organizations or agencies with expert knowledge of such drug courts to apply. For profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Joint applications from two or more eligible applicants are welcome however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2010 Juvenile Drug Courts Training and Technical Assistance Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention designed to strengthen how juvenile drug courts operate across the country. The program focuses on helping jurisdictions improve the quality and consistency of services provided to substance-abusing juvenile offenders by building practical, on-the-ground capacity in courts and related partner agencies. At its core, the initiative is about helping existing juvenile drug courts (and related systems) run more effectively by using proven approaches rather than ad hoc or inconsistent practices.
The central purpose of the award is to fund a provider that can deliver training and technical assistance (often called TTA) to juvenile drug courts and the broader teams that support them. The training and assistance are specifically aimed at implementation of the "16 Strategies of Effective Juvenile Drug Courts," which function as a best-practice framework for designing and operating juvenile drug courts. In addition to the Strategies, the provider is expected to promote and support other recognized juvenile drug court best practices, meaning the work goes beyond basic training and into helping sites translate guidance into day-to-day operations, policies, and interagency coordination.
In terms of who ultimately benefits, OJJDP describes the goal as building the capacity of states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments to maintain, enhance, and improve juvenile drug courts that serve youth with substance use issues. While those entities are the intended recipients of the support, the funding itself is for an organization that has the expertise and infrastructure to provide that assistance at scale. In practice, that means the grantee would function like a national or multi-jurisdictional support hub, offering structured training, targeted technical help, and guidance tied to evidence-informed court practices.
The opportunity is issued as a grant under CFDA 16.585, the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program, and is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services. The maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000, with no required cost sharing or match. The closing date for applications was June 15, 2010, with submissions due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the solicitation was originally posted on April 29, 2010 (later archived on November 6, 2011). The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2010 2732.
Eligibility is aimed at organizations with demonstrated expertise in helping communities develop, maintain, and enhance juvenile drug courts and family drug courts. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (both public/state-controlled and private), and for-profit organizations (with an important condition). For-profit applicants are permitted, but they must agree to waive any profit or fees for services, which signals OJJDPs intent that federal dollars be used directly for program support rather than commercial gain. Joint applications are allowed as well, as long as one organization is clearly designated as the primary applicant responsible for correspondence and award management, with other partners listed as co-applicants.
Overall, this grant opportunity is not about funding local courts to start new juvenile drug courts; instead, it is about selecting a qualified provider to help existing juvenile drug courts improve performance and fidelity to established best practices. The expected outcome is stronger, more effective juvenile drug courts that apply the 16 Strategies and related best practices in a consistent way, leading to better coordinated responses for youth with substance use needs and improved court operations across participating jurisdictions. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listing directs applicants to Grants.gov customer service via phone (1-800-518-4726) with 24/7 availability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the OJJDP FY 2010 Juvenile Drug Courts Training and Technical Assistance Program?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) focused on strengthening juvenile drug court operations nationwide by funding training and technical assistance (TTA) tied to recognized best practices.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to fund a provider organization that can deliver training and technical assistance to juvenile drug courts and their partner teams, with an emphasis on implementing the "16 Strategies of Effective Juvenile Drug Courts" and related best practices.
3) Is this grant meant to fund local courts directly?
No. The opportunity is not about awarding funds to local courts to start new juvenile drug courts. It is about selecting a qualified provider to help existing juvenile drug courts improve performance and consistency by applying established best-practice frameworks.
4) Who is the intended beneficiary of the TTA supported by this grant?
OJJDP describes the intended beneficiaries as states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments that operate or support juvenile drug courts serving youth with substance use issues. The funding, however, goes to a provider that delivers assistance to those jurisdictions.
5) What types of activities is the funded provider expected to deliver?
The grantee is expected to function as a support hub providing structured training, targeted technical assistance, and practical guidance that helps sites translate best-practice guidance into day-to-day court operations, policies, and interagency coordination.
6) What best-practice framework is emphasized in this opportunity?
The training and technical assistance are specifically aimed at implementing the "16 Strategies of Effective Juvenile Drug Courts," which serve as a best-practice framework for designing and operating juvenile drug courts.
7) Does the program focus only on the 16 Strategies?
No. In addition to the 16 Strategies, the provider is expected to promote and support other recognized juvenile drug court best practices. The intent is to move beyond basic training and help jurisdictions integrate guidance into real-world operations.
8) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000.
9) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no required cost sharing or match.
10) What is the CFDA number and program classification?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 16.585, the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program, and is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services.
11) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2010 2732.
12) When was the solicitation posted and when did it close?
The solicitation was originally posted on April 29, 2010. The application closing date was June 15, 2010.
13) What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2010.
14) Is this opportunity still active?
The listing indicates it was later archived on November 6, 2011, and the application closing date was in 2010.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at organizations with demonstrated expertise in helping communities develop, maintain, and enhance juvenile drug courts and family drug courts. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3)), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private), and for-profit organizations subject to a condition.
16) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are permitted to apply, but they must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. This reflects OJJDP's intent that federal funds support program work rather than commercial gain.
17) Are joint applications allowed?
Yes. Joint applications are allowed as long as one organization is clearly designated as the primary applicant responsible for correspondence and award management, and other partners are listed as co-applicants.
18) What kind of expertise is OJJDP looking for in an applicant?
The opportunity emphasizes demonstrated expertise and the infrastructure to provide training and technical assistance at scale, specifically connected to strengthening juvenile drug courts and family drug courts and implementing recognized best practices.
19) What is the program trying to improve in juvenile drug courts?
The program aims to improve the quality and consistency of services for substance-abusing juvenile offenders by building practical capacity in courts and partner agencies and reducing ad hoc or inconsistent practices through proven approaches.
20) What is the expected outcome of this program?
The expected outcome is stronger, more effective juvenile drug courts that apply the 16 Strategies and related best practices consistently, leading to better coordinated responses for youth with substance use needs and improved court operations across participating jurisdictions.
21) What should applicants do if they have technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, applicants are directed to contact Grants.gov customer service at 1-800-518-4726, which is available 24/7.
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