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OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Opportunity number O-OJJDP-2026-172745

View the official notice on Grants.gov
13 days left (deadline Oct 29, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberO-OJJDP-2026-172745
AgencyOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.726
PostedSep 21, 2026
DeadlineOct 29, 2026
Award ceiling$4,000,000
Award floor$1,000,000
Expected number of awards15
Estimated total program funding$27,200,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Independent school districts
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • County governments
  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • City or township governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Other units of local government

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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