Deadline: October 23, 2025, in Grants.gov; October 30, 2025, in JustGrants
Award Amount: $400,000 up to $1,600,000 for 36 months
Match: 25% non-federal cost share required
Eligible Entities: State, City, Township, County or Tribal Governments, Higher Education, Nonprofits, and Public Safety
Description: Supports local implementation of indigent defense practices and services for juveniles, aiming to ensure that young people who cannot afford counsel receive high-quality legal representation. It seeks to strengthen systems and protocols at the local level to promote fairness, due process, and better outcomes for juvenile defendants.