Theohio department of youth servicesintends TOUTILIZETHEFY2025 title II formula grants programfundsto prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency by providing community-based support.projects will focus…

The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded the Ohio Department of Youth Services $1,458,573 under the Title II Formula Grants Program (CFDA 16.540) on July 1, 2026, to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency through community-based support.

The Ohio Department of Youth Services will utilize the funding to support positive youth development and comprehensive juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. Community-based providers will implement mentoring, tutoring, behavioral health services, and pro-social engagement interventions. The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, with place of performance in Columbus, Ohio.

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, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation within the juvenile justice system. Ohio Department of Youth Services sub-awards portions of its grants to local community organizations and school districts delivering direct services.

Theohio department of youth servicesintends TOUTILIZETHEFY2025 title II formula grants programfundsto prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency by providing community-based support.projects will focus primarilyonpositive youth development and comprehensive juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.community-based providers will implementa range of interventions, including mentoring, tutoring, behavioral health services, and pro-social engagement.