The Office of Justice Assistance has just announced the availability of two grant opportunities in the juvenile justice area. They are:

(1) Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants (Non-Direct Juvenile Accountability Grant program)– approximately $275,000 will be available to fund new grants to establish and/or maintain programs to conduct risk and needs assessments that facilitate early intervention and the provision of comprehensive services to juvenile offenders. Concept Paper is due April 14.

(2) Alternatives to Secure Detention for Juvenile Status Offenders (Formula Grant program) – approximately $215,000 will be available to fund new grants for projects, research, or other initiatives to eliminate or prevent the placement of accused or adjudicated status offenders and non-offenders in secure detention facilities. Concept Paper is due April 21.

For more information, deadlines, and application materials go to the Juvenile Justice page of the OJA website.