The Juvenile Accountability Block Grant program is intended to promote greater accountability within the juvenile justice system. For the upcoming 2006 award cycle, approximately $900,000 is available for award. Federal guidelines require 75 percent of this amount to be passed through to units of local government but allow states to request a waiver of this requirement. Units of local government eligible for a predetermined direct allocation will be individually notified and provided with information and a special application. State agencies, local units of government, and private nonprofit agencies are eligible to apply for funds.  The new Request for Proposal (RFP) is now available online.  Applications are due December 19, 2007, and the grant period will be April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.