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OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice

Deadline
October 29, 2026in 9 days
Award size
$1 million to $4 millionAbout 15 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for mentoring programs for young people who are at risk of getting into trouble or being hurt. It supports groups that provide one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring. The money can be used to run these programs in multiple states.

The money can pay for

  • Mentoring services for at-risk youth
  • One-on-one, group, or peer mentoring
  • Programs that help prevent delinquency
  • Services for youth at risk of victimization

Who can apply

Organizations such as Native American tribal governments, schools, local governments, and certain nonprofits can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be difficult for a small community nonprofit to apply for because it is for multistate programs and may require more resources than a small group can handle.

Before you apply

  • The grant is for multistate programs
  • The award amounts are large
  • Eligibility includes specific types of organizations
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and going into the juvenile justice system. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types.

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172745
Posted
September 21, 2026
Total funding
$27 million
Eligible applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
State governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
Other units of local government
Assistance listing
16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program
Agency contact
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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