OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.726 -- Juvenile Mentoring Program
Last Updated: October 9, 2026
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use program. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of high-quality mentoring services for youth who are currently using or dependent on substances, as well as youth at risk of substance use or who have close family members experiencing substance use or dependency. Mentoring services may include one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring—or a combination of these approaches or hybrid (traditional in-person combined with virtual mentoring).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Units of local government; National organizations; Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: November 16, 2026
Award
$16,500,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2026-172743
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 9, 2026
Archive date:
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