The tennessee commission on children and youth will utilize the FY 2025 title II formula grantsprogram funding to support various state and local efforts to develop programs focusedon delinquency…

The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth $974,370 on July 1, 2026, under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II Formula Grants Program (CFDA 16.540).

The award funds statewide efforts to support delinquency prevention, substance and alcohol abuse prevention, and juvenile justice system improvements. TCCY will direct funding to private and nonprofit organizations and public entities across Tennessee to develop and operate prevention programs, diversion initiatives, and treatment services. Program purpose areas include planning and administration, state advisory group operations, compliance monitoring, and delinquency prevention and substance abuse activities. TCCY juvenile justice staff and regional coordinators will monitor adult jails, lockups, secure detention facilities, and correctional facilities to ensure compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Place of performance is Nashville, Tennessee. The assistance type is a formula grant.

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