The missouridepartmentof public safety(DPS)will use the FY 2025TITLE II formula grants program funds tosupport compliance with core requirements of the jjdpa

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded the Missouri Department of Public Safety $884,403 on July 1, 2026, under the FY 2025 Title II Formula Grants Program (CFDA 16.540).

The Department of Public Safety will use the award to support compliance with core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. In partnership with the Missouri Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, the department will engage in compliance monitoring, enhanced delinquency prevention programming, and support for community-based services. Performance extends through June 30, 2030, with place of performance in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The Title II Formula Grants Program supports state and local efforts to plan, establish, operate, coordinate, and evaluate policies and projects for the development of more effective education, training, research, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation within juvenile justice systems.

In partnership withthe missouri juvenile justiceadvisory group, DPS will engage in activities supporting compliance monitoring, enhanced delinquency prevention programming, andsupporting community-based services.