SFY2026 Title II Formula Grant Program

The Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC) seeks subaward applications for the federal Title II Formula Grant Program funds awarded to the State of Nebraska by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Subawards will be administered by the NCC Juvenile Program and Interventions Division. Title II funds are available to provide funding to support state and local efforts to plan, establish, operate, coordinate, and evaluate policies and projects, directly or through grants contracts with public and private agencies, for the development of more effective delinquency prevention efforts. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) establishes program and financial policy as well as provides administrative guidance to effectively manage Title II Grants. There are additional instructions for the application, grant management process, and post-award requirements. The Program & Financial Guideline and Instructions are consistent with the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) Office of Justice Programs, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (as Amended Through P.L. 115–385, enacted December 21, 2018) (ojp.gov)

The purpose of the Title II Part B Formula Grants Program is to assist states and U.S. territories in improving their juvenile justice systems through a combined effort of direct funding and training and technical assistance. The Title II Formula Grant Program requires each state to develop a Three-Year Plan outlining goals and programmatic priorities for the juvenile justice system. Effective juvenile justice systems prevent the institutionalization of status offenders, separate youth from adult inmates, remove youth from adult jails and lockups, and reduce racial and ethnic disparities. These systems also promote positive youth development with effective programs, training, treatment, prevention, diversion, rehabilitation, and research efforts. Nebraska has identified three priority areas for this funding. Applications must align with one of the designated purpose areas to be considered. Refer to pages 4 and 5 of the NOFO for a more detailed description of each priority area, which can be found at https://ncc.nebraska.gov/grant-announcements. There is a total budget of $409,122. The maximum award by category is listed below: Delinquency Prevention - $195,249 Positive Youth Development - $139,660 Juvenile Justice System Improvement - $74,213

All applications shall be submitted electronically through the AmpliFund application portal. All documents must be typed on the Word application template with unedited formatting. Upload template in Word or PDF format. If uploading a PDF, save the Word document in PDF format (save as PDF); scanned copies will not be accepted, other than signature pages. Prior to submitting the application, have all documents from the Required Attachments Checklist on Pages 10-11 of the NOFO completed and ready. All documents are required for a complete application and must be submitted at one time. It is advised to submit the application well in advance of the due date. No in-process applications will be accepted when the application portal closes at 5:00 PM on May 9, 2025; it cannot be re-opened. Late applications cannot be accepted due to computer or submission issues that could have been mitigated with proper planning and time management. Please plan time accordingly.

Eligible applicants include state and local government agencies, state and federally recognized Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations providing direct services to at-risk youth and youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Priority will be given to applications that implement evidence-based programs and promising practices. An entity may apply, but will not be eligible for a grant until the entity has been prequalified through a series of threshold requirements including: 1. Unique Entity ID: A Unique Entity ID (UEI) issued through the System for Award Management (SAM) will be required instead of a DUNS number to receive funding. The UEI is entered in the Project Information section of the grant application. For more information and/or to obtain a UEI, please visit the following website. 2. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: To enable NCC to report subawards in a timely manner, subrecipients are also required to register with the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is a federally owned and operated free website, and it will be used to populate the information needed to report subaward information. In order to register, you must have a UEI number. Registration can be done by clicking here. This is a competitive solicitation. Grants may be funded in full or in part, based on the number of qualifying applications, available funding, and geographical representation. Each submitted grant application will be reviewed on its quality and adherence to these guidelines.