Good news for those looking to combat juvenile delinquency and reduce recidivism in Arizona: there's a sizable chunk of change up for grabs. The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) is calling for applications for the Title II Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Grant, sitting at an eye-catching $600,000 in funds that are earmarked to support community-based programs aimed squarely at troubled youth, helping to keep them on a straighter, narrower path.
The financial boost, comprising up to $100,000 yearly per recipient for as long as three years, seeks to make a sizable dent in youth crime and improve the prospects of those teetering on the edge of the justice system, applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (MST) on July 25, but that's not when you have to have everything figured out because on June 18, there will be a non-mandatory virtual meeting to give potential applicants the lay of the land.
Eligibility for this grant spans a broad array of Arizona entities, from non-profits bearing the 501(c)(3) badge to tribal nations, local governments, and collaborations among these groups, as reported by the official announcement. Interested parties will need an eCivis account to snatch up the solicitation documents—that part's on the house—and while they’re at it, a click on their site can snag a spot for the upcoming info session.
For those in need of an extra helping hand, Procurement Manager Shane Richardson is the one to hit up for more information, available at his digital doorstep at [email protected]. The infusion of federal dollars from the Office Of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is a direct conduit from the amended Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2018 and carries the weight of its statutes on its shoulders, regulations and all, the minutiae, of course, can be dug up here.
