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  The Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program was passed as an effort to hold delinquent juveniles accountable for their actions. The block program awards federal block grants to 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories for sub-grants to their local government and tribal agencies. The funds awarded are for programs that not only will deter juvenile delinquency, but also provide training and technical assistance to help states and communities develop, operate and measure the effectiveness of their programs. Each state administering the block grants will choose the department that the grants will work through and the specific requirements for their programs.
  
  

Virginia Juvenile Accountability Block Grants

• The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice has been designated by the governor of Virginia to administer the federal initiative for juvenile accountability. The state of Virgina has proposed priorities for the programs funded under this block grant, such as reducing recidivism of juveniles released from secure environments, addressing mental health and substance abuse needs, providing alternatives to detention, and providing legal representation of juveniles. Grants for this program will be distributed among localities in the state of Virginia.
  
  DCJS Grants Administration
  
  1100 Bank Street
  
  Richmond, VA 23219
  
  804-786-4000
  
  dcjs.virginia.gov
  
  

Indiana Juvenile Accountability Block Grants

• The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is administering the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs that will help the federal initiative to promote more accountability in the justice system. The state of Indiana is accepting proposals in the following project areas: juvenile records system, information sharing, accountability, risk and needs assessment, school safety, restorative justice, juvenile courts and probation, detention and reentry. State agencies, local units of government and tribal governments are eligible for this grant. Indiana requires a 10 percent cash match of the total program costs for all programs. Applications for the grant are accepted through the site annually.
  
  Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
  
  101 West Washington Street - Suite 1170, East Tower
  
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  
  317-232-1233
  
  in.gov
  
  

Louisiana Juvenile Accountability Block Grants

• Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement distributes grants for the juvenile accountability program to local and tribal agencies in the state of Louisiana. The program administers to juveniles who are high risk or who violate the law. Funds are available for 17 program purpose areas such as corrections and detention facilities, court staffing and pretrial services, prosecutors, and training law enforcement. The minimum grant award for local agencies in $10,000 and there is a cash matching requirement of 10 percent. Applicants should prepare a proposal that contains details about the proposed project such as budget estimates, project status and project duration. Applications are available through the website and can be submitted to the listed mailing address.
  
  Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
  
  1885 Wooddale Blvd., Room 1230
  
  Baton Rouge, LA 70806-1555
  
  225-925-6023
  
  cole.state.la.us