Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Youth

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as Tribal governments, to establish or improve programs that help youth in the juvenile justice system overcome substance use disorders through integrated treatment and judicial supervision.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health (BWCH) oversees Adolescent Health programming to improve the health and well-being of young people in the state. As of 2005, BWCH has been administering state lottery funds for the prevention of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). According to the Arizona Vital Statistics, from 2011 to 2021, the teen birth rate for Arizona teenagers ages fifteen through nineteen (15-19) has declined from thirty-six point nine (36.9) to fifteen point three (15.3) per 1,000 females. The repeat birth rates of youth of the same age, who had already had a child decreased from 142.7 in 2011 to 135.8 per 1,000 in 2021. Despite the declines, birth rates for Arizona teens ages fifteen through nineteen (15-19)   exceeds   the   national   rate   of   thirteen   point   nine   (13.9)   in   2021 (https://blogs.cdc.gov/nchs/2023/01/20/7245/). Arizona's racial and ethnic groups exhibit significant disparities in teen pregnancy rates, with Hispanic, American Indian, and African American females aged nineteen (19) or younger experiencing the highest rates. In 2021, American Indian youth had a notably elevated pregnancy rate of sixteen point three (16.3) per 1,000 females, surpassing the state average of ten point six (10.6) per 1,000. Similarly, rates for Hispanic or Latino youth were fourteen point four (14.4) per 1,000, and for Black or African American youth, they were twelve point six (12.6) per 1,000, both above the state average, while rates for White Non-Hispanics six (6) per 1,000 and Asian or Pacific Islanders three point four (3.4) per 1,000 were considerably lower. Teen pregnancy is intricately linked with complex factors such as school failure, behavioral issues, and family challenges, which often hinder youths’ ability to avoid pregnancy. Positive Youth Development (PYD) programs present a promising approach by emphasizing the enhancement of protective factors over merely addressing risk behaviors. These programs have shown efficacy in reducing sexual risk behaviors, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unintended pregnancies. By fostering ongoing development and maturation, PYD programs empower youth to recognize and manage risk-taking behaviors, making them a viable strategy for teen pregnancy prevention (Gavin et al., 2010). According to the 2021 Arizona Surveillance STD case data, forty-nine percent (49%) of STD cases (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) in Arizona were among adolescents under the age of twenty-five (25). Since 2019, the rate of chlamydia among teenagers fifteen through nineteen (15-19) years old has been slowly decreasing but still remains high at 2,031 per 100,000 in 2019 to 1,729 per 100,000 in 2021. For gonorrhea, the rate among these teenagers increased from 384 per 100,000 in 2019 to 467 per 100,000 in 2021. As for syphilis, in 2019, twenty-two (22) per 100,000 fifteen through nineteen (15-19) year-old teenagers were reported to have syphilis, increasing to twenty-six (26) per 100,000 in 2021. Regarding STDs/STIs, major disparities between Arizona’s racial and ethnic groups also persist. The Arizona 2021 Annual STD Report indicates that Black (994 per 100,000) and American Indian/Alaska Native (787 per 100,000) populations have consistently higher rates of chlamydia, the Black population (763 per 100,000) continues to have the highest rate of gonorrhea, and the American Indian/Alaska Native (172 per 100,000) and Black (123 per 100,000) populations have the highest rates of syphilis, surpassing their Hispanic, White, and Asian/Pacific Islander counterparts. Financial Notes: Approximately $700,000.00 will be available each Grant year for a five (5) year grant period to provide services to youth for the prevention of teen pregnancies and STIs. Annual funding for services will be provided during the state fiscal year, from July through June; Therefore, the first and last years of funding will be partial funding: first year funded upon award through June 30, 2025; fifth year from July 1, 2029 through September 30, 2029. Budgets will be reviewed annually and may be decreased based on: 1. Changes in state lottery funding allocations. 2. Failure to meet the number of youths proposed to be served; or meet the required program completion by youth for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programming. 3. Failure to comply with Grant requirements. 4. Negative audit findings. 5. Failure to spend budget funds efficiently.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help fathers aged 18 and older improve their parenting skills, build healthy relationships, and achieve economic stability for themselves and their families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and organizations to implement community-driven suicide prevention strategies for youth and young adults.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona-based nonprofits, government entities, and Tribal Nations to improve systems for investigating and handling child abuse cases, with a focus on enhancing collaboration and efficiency in response efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations in Arizona to distribute free HIV self-test kits to at-risk communities, aiming to improve access to testing and reduce barriers related to HIV.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed organizations that offer long-term foster care and related services for unaccompanied minors without legal immigration status in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers in developing independent studies aimed at preventing violence and suicide among children and youth, with a focus on practical applications and community impact.

With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to support cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for youth under the age of 18 or youth under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system with mental health disorders (MHD) or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs) who come in contact with the juvenile justice system. This program supports public safety efforts through partnerships with youth justice, mental health, and substance use agencies to enhance responses to justice-involved youth with MHD and MHSUDs.

This program provides funding to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Indiana to improve mental health services for at-risk youth, particularly in rural areas, by promoting community-based interventions and diversion from the juvenile justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oklahoma-based organizations for community programs that promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles, particularly targeting older adults and fostering sustainable engagement.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to engage community members in ecological restoration and environmental education projects in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

This funding opportunity supports Oregon-based organizations in developing programs that help at-risk youth aged 6 to 19 achieve educational success, improve mental and physical wellness, and engage with their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in King County, Washington, to develop programs that enhance the mental health and well-being of young people through mentoring, leadership, and positive relationship-building activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indian organizations for developing and improving off-reservation child and family service programs that help strengthen Indian families and prevent the removal of Indian children from their homes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational agencies and organizations to develop innovative strategies for identifying and serving gifted and talented students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community coalitions focused on preventing and reducing opioid and methamphetamine use, as well as prescription drug misuse among youth aged 12 to 18 in areas experiencing higher-than-average substance misuse rates.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and nonprofit partners in Michigan to assess and improve their strategies for enhancing student experiences and success.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Napa County that focus on wildlife conservation, education, and habitat improvement projects, particularly those benefiting school-aged children.