OMB No. 1121-0329

Approval Expires 02/28/2027

OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for

Youth Impacted by Opioids and

Other Substance Use

Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: O-OJJDP-2026-172743

Application Deadlines in Eastern Time (ET):

1. Complete SF-424 and submit in Grants.gov: November 16, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET

2. Submit full application in JustGrants: November 23, 2026, by 8:59 p.m. ET

OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use

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Contents

1. Basic Information

2. Eligibility

3. Program Description

4. Application Contents and Format

5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

6. Application Review Information

7. Award Notices

8. Post-Award Requirements & Administration

9. Questions?

10. Appendices

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1. BASIC INFORMATION

Purpose of the Funding

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the

U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

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).

Funding will support:

• Mentoring services to youth who are 17 years old or younger at the time of admission to the program. Mentors must be adults ages 18 or older—in cases where peer mentoring models are implemented, older peers may act as mentors under the supervision of an adult.

• Services targeting both impacted youth and their families.

• Training for mentors to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use among individuals at risk of opioid and other substance use.

• Up to 20 percent of the total project funds for other non-mentoring direct services, such as mental health treatment, substance use treatment, or other supportive services identified and aligned with the project design.

There are two categories under this NOFO:

• Category 1: Local Project Sites. The focus of this category is to provide mentoring services as part of a prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive approach for those youth directly impacted by substance use. Mentoring organizations under Category 1 must establish a formal relationship through a

Memorandum of Understanding with a public or private substance use treatment organization serving the targeted project site location that can demonstrate they are licensed and/or accredited prior to application submission.

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• Category 2: Statewide and Regional. This category supports a broad-based approach to building mentoring program capacity in targeted regions throughout the country to help youth directly impacted by substance use.

o This category will support statewide or regional approaches to expanding mentoring services for youth in areas with demonstrated high levels of substance use. This may include:

▪ States or statewide organizations providing subgrants to mentoring organizations in particular regions.

▪ Federally recognized Tribes supporting mentoring programs.

▪ National mentoring organizations funding active chapters or subrecipients.

Mentoring organizations under Category 2 must establish formal relationships through a Memorandum of Understanding with public or private substance use treatment organizations that can demonstrate they serve the targeted project area and are licensed and/or accredited prior to application submission.

See the Eligible Applicants section for eligibility details.

Funding Details

Announcement Type Initial

Assistance Listing Number 16.726

Statutory Authority Pub. L. No. 119-74, 140 Stat. 5, 34

Grants.gov Opportunity Number O-OJJDP-2026-172743

Competition ID Number C-OJJDP-2026-00020-PROD Category 1:

Local Project Sites C-OJJDP-2026-00021-PROD Category 2:

Statewide and Regional

Expected Total Amount of Funding Up to $16,500,000

Anticipated Number of Awards Category 1: 10 Category 2: 5

Award Type(s) Grant

Anticipated Award Amount Category 1: Up to $650,000 Category 2: Up to $2,000,000

Expected Award Period(s) 36 months starting on January 1, 2027

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Key Dates and Times

NOFO Release Date October 9, 2026

SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Begin the process by October 16, 2026, and no later than October 30, 2026

Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET on November 16, 2026

Step 2: JustGrants Deadline 8:59 p.m. ET on November 23, 2026

See Questions? at the end of this NOFO for agency contact information.

2. ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants

The types of entities that are eligible to apply are:

Category 1: Local Project Sites Government Entities

• County governments

• City or township governments

• Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)

Educational Organizations

• Independent school districts

• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education

• Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit Organizations

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education

• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Other

• Units of local government

Category 2: Statewide and Regional Government Entities

• State governments

• County governments

• City or township governments

• Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)

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Educational Organizations

• Independent school districts

• Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education

• Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit Organizations

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education

• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Other

• Units of local government

• National organizations

• Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services

“Other” Entities Definition:

• Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.

• National Organization: In this NOFO, national organizations are defined as organizations that have active affiliates or subawardees* in at least 45 states.

* For the purposes of this NOFO, OJJDP has defined “active affiliates or subawardees” as a local branch of an organization or a local affiliated organization.

All such relationships must be formalized in a contract or other written agreement between the parties involved and must predate this NOFO. Relationships formed for purposes of eligibility for this NOFO do not constitute an active affiliate or subawardee.

Additional Applicant Eligibility Factors

Category 1 and Category 2 applicants must have a documented history of delivering structured mentoring services to youth for at least three (3) consecutive years immediately preceding the application submission, without any interruption in service delivery during that period. Additionally, they must demonstrate that they are currently delivering a structured mentoring program model for youth at the time of application.

Category 1 and Category 2 applicants must partner with a substance use treatment agency. However, the primary applicant must directly implement the mentoring program.

Organizations that provide substance use treatment services as their primary function or core mission are not eligible to apply under this program.

Cost Sharing (Match) Requirement: This NOFO does not require cost sharing

(match).

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Limit on Number of Applications: You may submit more than one application if each application proposes a different project.

If a project will be carried out by two or more entities (project partners), only one entity may submit the application. The other entities (project partners) must be proposed as subrecipients rather than co-applicants. An entity may be proposed as a subrecipient in more than one application. For additional information regarding subawards, see the

Application Resource Guide.

3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Statutory Authority

Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, Pub. L. No. 119-74, 140 Stat. 5, 34.

Agency Funding Priorities

To help meet its mission, OJP may give priority consideration to applications proposing

(as applicable within the scope of this NOFO) projects designed to advance the goals listed below:

(a) Directly supporting law enforcement operations (including immigration law enforcement operations);

(b) Combatting violent crime;

(c) Supporting services to American citizens;

(d) Protecting American children; and

(e) Supporting American victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

Note: Addressing these priorities is one of many factors that OJP considers in making funding decisions. Receiving priority consideration does not guarantee funding.

Unallowable Activities: The following are certain unallowable costs and certain activities that are out of the program scope and will not be funded.

1. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that, directly or indirectly, violates (or promotes or facilitates the violation of) federal immigration law (including 8 U.S.C. § 1373) or impedes or hinders the enforcement of federal immigration law—including by failing to comply with 8 U.S.C. § 1373, give access to DHS agents, or honor DHS requests and provide requested notice to DHS agents.

2. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that violates any applicable Federal civil rights or nondiscrimination law. This includes violations that – (1) indirectly violate the law, including by promoting or facilitating violations; or (2) unlawfully favor individuals in any race or protected group, including on a majority or minority, or privileged or unprivileged, basis, within a given area, population, or sector.

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3. As specified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide, in Chapter 3.13 “Unallowable Costs” (“Legal Services for Aliens”), any obligations of funds, at any tier, under this award to provide (or to support the provision of) legal services to any removable alien or any alien otherwise unlawfully present in the United States shall be unallowable costs for purposes any award made under this notice, but the foregoing shall not be understood to apply— (1) to legal services to obtain protection orders for victims of crime; or (2) to immigration-related legal services that may be expressly authorized or required by any law, or any judicial ruling, governing or applicable to the award.

Goals and Objectives of This Funding Opportunity

Goal 1: Improve outcomes (such as improved academic performance and reduced school dropout rates) for youth impacted by opioid and other substance use through mentoring.

Objective 1: Expand the capacity of existing mentoring programs to provide high-quality services to youth that reduce substance use, delinquency, or other problem behaviors.

Goal 2: Reduce the impact of opioid or other substance use on youth.

Objective 1: Promote the development of innovative approaches to mentoring youth impacted by opioid and other substance use.

Objective 2: Develop/utilize/provide access to related services (including educational and support services) for mentees in the program and their families to address opioid or other substance use issues.

Expected Outcomes

OJP expects recipients to submit deliverables and performance reports, as described below. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information. OJP will measure success by reviewing a recipient’s submission of performance reports and data and the extent to which project implementation reflects progress toward the goals and objectives of this NOFO.

Deliverables

Recipients do not need to submit any deliverables other than the standard items in the

Post-Award Requirements and Administration section.

Performance Reports

OJP requires recipients to submit regular performance reports that communicate progress toward achieving Program Goals and Objectives. Read information on performance reporting.

Award recipients will receive further guidance on post award reporting requirements.

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4. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Application Contents List

OJP will only consider applications that contain all required parts, which are marked

*Required* below. Refer to the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist for application instructions.

Application Item Submission Type

Step 1: Grants.gov

Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424 *Required* Online Form

Step 2: JustGrants

Standard Applicant Information *Required* Online Form

Proposal Abstract Text Box

Data Requested With Application

• Financial Management and System of Internal

Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant

Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

• Agency Funding Priorities Inventory

• Proposal Questionnaire *Required*

Online Form

Budget *Required* Online Form

Other Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)

• Consultant Rate (if applicable)

• Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee

Compensation for Awards Over $250,000; Waiver (if applicable)

• Disclosure of Process Related to Executive

Compensation (if applicable)

Attachment

Memorandum of Understanding *Required*

• MOU with Substance Use Treatment Agency Attachment https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/checklist-application-submission

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Additional Application Components

• Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable)

• Position Descriptions

• Timeline

• Executive Summary Chart *Required*

• Mentoring Program Profile

• Mentoring Organizational History *Required*

Attachment

In addition to the items marked *Required* in the table above, the following are considered basic minimum requirement elements that are considered in the responsiveness review:

• The application is submitted by an eligible applicant.

• The requested award amount does not exceed the award ceiling.

• The application is responsive to the scope of the NOFO.

Standard Applicant Information *Required*

Review and edit as needed the information imported from the SF-424 submitted in

Grants.gov. Add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project.

Proposal Abstract

In JustGrants, enter a proposal abstract (limited to 2,000 characters) summarizing the proposed project. As abstracts for funded projects are public, do not include any personally identifying information (e.g., staff names). The abstract should include the following information:

• The name of the applicant’s proposed project.

• The purpose of the proposed project (i.e., what the project will do and why it is necessary).

• Where the project will take place (i.e., the service area, if applicable).

• Who will be served by the project (i.e., who will be helped or have their needs addressed by the project).

• What activities will be carried out to complete the project.

• The subrecipient(s)/partner organizations or entities, if known.

• Deliverables and expected outcomes (i.e., what the project will achieve).

View an example of a proposal abstract.

Data Requested With Application

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including

Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

Review information on this questionnaire.

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Applicants seeking priority consideration under the Agency Funding Priorities section should answer the inventory questions in their entirety in the web-based form in

JustGrants.

Proposal Questionnaire *Required*

Complete the Proposal Questionnaire in JustGrants. The response to each question should be no more than 1 – 2 paragraphs. The questions are:

• Description of the Need (5% of application score):

o What is the need, gap, or issue to be addressed by the proposed project?

o What supporting information, data, or evidence demonstrates the need’s existence, size, and impact on the target population and community?

o How does the need relate to the purpose of the NOFO?

• Project Goals and Objectives (15% of application score):

o What are the project goals (goals are broad, visionary statements on what you hope to accomplish)?

o What are the project objectives (objectives are specific outcomes you plan to achieve through project activities)?

o How do your project goals and objectives relate to the goals and objectives of the funding opportunity?

• Project Design and Implementation (35% of application score):

o What activities will you conduct to achieve the proposed goals and objectives?

o How will you deliver or complete those activities?

o When will the activities take place?

o Who in your organization will staff the activities, including key staff?

o Who will participate in and benefit from the activity?

o What deliverables, reports, and other items will be produced as part of the project?

o If you plan to use subrecipients to help conduct the project, please name them (if they are known) or describe how you will identify them. What will be their role in conducting project activities?

• Capabilities and Competencies (30% of application score):

o What is your capacity to deliver the proposed project and meet the post-award requirements, if funded?

o What projects or activities has your organization conducted, or is currently conducting, that demonstrate your ability to undertake the proposed project activities?

o What is the relevant experience of team members with key responsibilities for implementing the project?

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• Note on Project Evaluations: An applicant that proposes to use award funds to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance on project evaluations.

Budget and Associated Documentation

Budget (15% of application score) *Required*

Use the Budget Detail Worksheet (Web-Based Form) to submit the budget. Read information on budget preparation and JustGrants Application Submission Training.

• List each cost needed to implement the project under the appropriate cost category.

• Clearly name and describe each cost.

• Show the computation of each cost (e.g., cost per unit, number of units, and total cost).

• Enter narrative, as needed, to explain the cost calculations and connection to your project goals, objectives, and activities.

• Include only costs that are reasonable, allocable, and necessary to implement the project. They must be allowable under the funding statute and agency requirements.1

The following information specific to this funding opportunity will help you develop your project budget:

• Food and entertainment, including amusement, diversion, social activities, and any associated costs (i.e., tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities) are unallowable. Certain exceptions may apply when such costs have a programmatic purpose and have been approved by the awarding agency. See Section 3.13 of the DOJ Grants Financial Guide.

• Incentives: Incentives are not allowable per this NOFO. For purposes of this NOFO, incentive means a monetary payment or any other form of compensation given to the youth to complete the mentoring program.

Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): If the budget includes indirect costs calculated using a current, federally approved indirect cost rate, upload your indirect cost rate agreement. Read information about indirect costs.

• Consultant Rate (if applicable): Read information on limits to consultant rates and whether you need to request approval to exceed those limits.

• Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation for Awards

Over $250,000; Waiver (if applicable): Read information on this limitation and to determine whether you need to submit a waiver request.

• Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation (if applicable):

An applicant that is a nonprofit organization may be required to make certain

1 See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E and the DOJ Grants Financial Guide. Read information on unallowable costs that apply to all funding opportunities.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Supporting Documents *Required*

Mentoring organizations in both categories must establish a formal partnership with a public or private substance use treatment agency before submitting their applications.

Applicants must clearly describe this partnership and explain its significance to the program model. Additionally, applicants must include either a fully executed memorandum of understanding (MOU), a draft version, or another similar document outlining the agencies' collaboration. The MOU must verify that the selected substance use treatment organization is licensed and/or accredited. MOUs should be submitted as one separate attachment to the application. Unsigned draft MOUs may be submitted with the application, but you should describe in a cover page to the attachment why they are unsigned.

If an applicant is chosen for funding but does not have a fully executed MOU or a comparable document, a special condition will be applied to their award. This condition will delay the release of funds until the requirement is fulfilled. Read information on what to include in an MOU/letter of intent.

Additional Application Components

Attach these in JustGrants:

• Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable): Upload the Tribal authorizing documentation for this application. See the Application Resource Guide for information on Tribal authorizing resolutions.

• Position Descriptions: Provide job descriptions outlining roles and responsibilities for all positions that will implement the project.

• Timeline: Provide a timeline listing key activities and milestones, and the months during which they will take place. Ensure that the timeline aligns with the project goals and objectives.

• Executive Summary Chart: *Required* The following chart lists data that are deemed critical application elements and must be submitted with the application. Applicants must provide this information in the chart format below in a separate attachment labeled "Executive Summary Chart."

Select One Funding Category ☐ Category 1

☐ Category 2

Both Categories 1 and 2 Number of youth to be served (new and continuation).

• New ___

• Continuation ___

Number of mentors to be recruited and maintained.

• Recruited ___

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Category 2 only Number and name of jurisdictions where the applicant has provided mentoring services (include city, county, state).

Number and name of jurisdictions where the mentoring services will take place under the grant (include city, county, state).

• Mentoring Program Profile (Appendix A):

Applicants must include a fully completed Mentoring Program Profile document as a part of their application.

• Mentoring Organizational History (Appendix B): *Required*

Applicants must include a Mentoring Organizational History that: (1) documents at least 3 consecutive years of uninterrupted mentoring service delivery to youth with substance use issues immediately prior to application submission;

(2) includes the date mentoring services began; and (3) demonstrates that a structured mentoring program model is currently being delivered at the time of application.

Disclosures and Assurances

Read the disclosures and assurances and complete them in JustGrants:

• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

• Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (if applicable)

• DOJ Certified Standard Assurances

• DOJ Certifications

• Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High-Risk Grantees (if applicable)

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

The DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist provides instructions for how to submit your application by the deadlines. Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental

Review of Federal Programs) does apply to this funding opportunity: read the

Application Resource Guide for details. Read OJP’s policy for applicants to request late submission due to technical difficulties, severe weather, or natural or manmade disasters.

6. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

The Application Resource Guide explains the responsiveness review, review criteria, and review and selection process, including risk review, and deciding official. Refer to the Application Contents List for all required application components and other basic minimum requirement elements that are considered in the responsiveness review. The

Proposal Questionnaire and Budget sections of this NOFO indicates the weight of technical review criteria.

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7. AWARD NOTICES

Read about the award notification process.

8. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

Read the Application Resource Guide for more information about standard award terms and conditions, administrative and national policy requirements, and post-award reporting requirements.

9. QUESTIONS?

NOFO Contact

Name: OJP Response Center

Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only)

Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday

SAM.gov Help Desk

Website: sam.gov/help

Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday (closed federal holidays)

Grants.gov Help Desk

Phone: 800-518-4726

Email: support@grants.gov

Website: grants.gov/support

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays)

JustGrants Help Desk

Phone: 833-872-5175

Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov

Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

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10. APPENDICES

Appendix A: Mentoring Program Profile

OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use

Section 1: Applicant Information

• Applicant Organization Name:

• Application Number:

Section 2: Operational Structure

1. Number of Program Locations:

☐ Single Site

☐ Multiple Sites (Specify number): _______

2. Subgrantees (if applicable):

o Number of subgrantees proposed: _______ o ☐ Attachment included: List of subgrantees (if identified)

3. Subrecipient Services (Contractors/Consultants):

o Number of service providers: _______ o ☐ Attachment includes:

▪ Service provided

▪ Contract amount

▪ Provider location

4. Committed Program Partners (Select all that apply):

☐ Substance Use Treatment Provider

☐ Juvenile Justice Agency

☐ Law Enforcement Agency

☐ School / Educational Institution

☐ Corporate / Private Sector

☐ Faith-Based Organization

☐ Other (please specify): ___________________________

Section 3: Program Structure

1. Mentoring Model (Select one):

☐ One-to-One (1:1 mentoring only)

☐ Group Mentoring

☐ E-Mentoring / Virtual Mentoring

☐ Combined (Mentee receives both group and 1:1 mentoring)

☐ Hybrid (Mentee is matched 1:1 to a mentor and delivered only in a group setting)

2. Peer Mentors Utilized:

☐ Yes

☐ No

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Section 4: Program Focus & Design

1. Primary Program Focus Areas (Select all that apply):

☐ Sports

☐ STEM

☐ Arts

☐ Community Service

☐ Academic Support

☐ Gang Prevention (targeted)

☐ Youth with Disabilities

☐ College Readiness

☐ Substance Use / Impact

☐ Youth Victims (abuse, exploitation)

☐ General Mentoring

☐ Other (specify): ___________________________

2. Program Location Type (Select one):

☐ Community-Based (e.g., libraries, parks, neighborhoods)

☐ Site-Based (e.g., club, center, office)

☐ School-Based (e.g., schools, after-school program)

Section 5: Participant & Mentor Projections (Must align with application narrative)

1. Total Number of Youth (Mentees) to be Served: _______

2. Mentor Recruitment Targets:

a. Total mentors to be recruited: _______

b. Total mentors to be accepted: _______

3. Total Number of Mentor-Mentee Matches: _______

Section 6: Target Population

1. Primary Mentee Recruitment Population (Select all that apply):

☐ Youth from Single-Parent Households

☐ Youth At Risk of Having Academic Issues

☐ Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

☐ Youth Experiencing Victimization

☐ Youth Impacted by Substance Use

☐ Rural Youth

☐ Youth with Disabilities

☐ Other (specify): ___________________________

Section 7: Supportive Services

1. Additional Services Offered to Mentees and Families (Select all that apply):

☐ Case Management

☐ Group Activities (beyond mentoring)

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☐ Referral to External Services

☐ Counseling / Behavioral Health Services

☐ Academic Support / Tutoring

☐ Leadership Development

☐ Substance Use Intervention / Treatment

☐ Other (specify): ___________________________

Section 8: Mentor Recruitment & Training

1. Targeted Mentor Recruitment Strategy (if applicable):

2. Required Pre-Match Training Hours for Mentors: _______ hours

Section 9: Program Duration & Match Expectations

1. Length of Program Participation per Youth: ______ weeks / months

2. Expected Length of Mentor-Mentee Match: ______ weeks / months

3. Frequency of Contact: ______ (e.g., 1x/week, 2x/month)

4. Intensity of Contact: ______ (e.g., average hours per interaction)

Section 10: Compliance Note All data provided in this profile must align with the narrative and budget sections of the NOFO application. Discrepancies may affect application review outcomes.

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Appendix B: Mentoring Organizational History

OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use

Application Name:

JustGrants Application Number:

Mentoring Opioid Category:

Date the organization was established:

Date the organization began delivering mentoring services and providing mentoring services to youth:

Details about the mentoring services provided by the organization.

o Describe the key components of the mentoring program model or mentoring curriculum

▪ Principles/tenets of the program model

▪ Evidence-based program(s), practice(s), or curriculum used

▪ Mentoring type

▪ Expected locations o Name of partnering substance use treatment agency o Statement on agency letterhead attesting to the start date of providing mentoring services.

o Category 2 only: Applicants having statewide or regional reach are expected to demonstrate in the attachment that the organization supports or operates mentoring programs on a statewide or regional basis.

Links to organizational websites and/or press releases supporting this timeframe are encouraged to be included in the letter:

Other evidence supporting organizational history: