The National Mentoring Program supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth that are at risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.
Donor Name: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/27/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The program’s goal is to improve outcomes for at-risk and high-risk youth and reduce negative outcomes through mentoring. The program objectives are to increase the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services; increase the number of screened and well-trained mentors; and develop and implement program design enhancements that align with effective mentoring approaches.
Goals and Objectives Goal:
Improve outcomes (such as improved academic performance and reduced school dropout rates) for at-risk and high-risk youth, and reduce negative outcomes (including youth delinquency, substance use, and gang participation) through mentoring.
- Objective 1: Increase the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services.
- Objective 2: Increase or maintain the number of screened and well-trained mentors.
- Objective 3: Develop and implement program design enhancements that align with effective mentoring approaches.
Funding Information
- Total Amount To Be Awarded Under This Funding Opportunity: $44,000,000
- Anticipated Award Ceiling: Up to $30,000,000
- Period of Performance Duration: 12–36 months
Eligibility Criteria
The types of entities that are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:
Other
- National organizations
“Other” Entities Definition:
- National organizations, defined as organizations that have active affiliates or subawardees in at least 45 states
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
