OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Juvenile Mentoring Program (16.726)
Posted 21 Sept 2026 · 29 days left
In plain terms
The US Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funds mentoring services for youth at risk of delinquency and justice system involvement, available to US state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits and schools. Grants range from 1 to 4 million US dollars, with applications due by 29 October 2026.
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Summary
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.
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Who can apply
- government
- ngo_cso
- academia_research
- community_based_org
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; County governments; 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; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other units of local government