The alabama department of economic and community affairs will use the FY 2025 title II formula grants program fundstoimplement projects that focus on community-based programsthat work with juveniles…

The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs $766,035 on July 1, 2026, under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention program (CFDA 16.540), a Title II Formula Grant.

Alabama will implement community-based programs that work with juveniles and their families to address causative factors in delinquent behavior, including effective communication and discipline, substance use, physical and emotional abuse, mental health, education, and job skills training. The state will also dedicate funding to ensure compliance with core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.

The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, with place of performance in Montgomery, Alabama. As a formula grant, this award represents Alabama's statutory allocation under the program rather than a discretionary or competitive award. Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs functions as the pass-through entity, distributing federal funding to sub-recipient agencies and organizations throughout the state for direct implementation of juvenile justice initiatives.

The alabama department of economic and community affairs will use the FY 2025 title II formula grants program fundstoimplement projects that focus on community-based programsthat work with juveniles and their families to address issues that may be a causative factor in a juveniles delinquent behavior.projects will address issues such as effective communication/discipline, substance use, physical and emotional abuse, mental health, education, and job skills training. The state will also dedicate funding to ensure compliance with the core requirements of the jjdpa.