OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.726 -- Juvenile Mentoring Program
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Additional information
Other units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: October 29, 2026
Award
$27,200,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2026-172745
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:
September 21, 2026
Archive date:
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