OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-OJJDP-2025-172446
- Agency
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,980,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Other
- County Governments
- Independent School Districts
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- For Profit Organizations
- State Governments
- Points of contact
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- OJP Response Center ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov (800) 851-3420
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is soliciting grant applications for the Juvenile Mentoring Program to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth affected by opioids and other substance use. The program will support one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring approaches, with the objective of improving outcomes for at-risk youth by reducing negative behaviors such as juvenile delinquency and substance misuse. Eligible applicants include city/township governments, tribal governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, state governments, and for-profit organizations. Up to 20 percent of total funds may be allocated for supplemental non-mentoring direct services like mental health or substance use treatment. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on evidence-based practices, youth and family partnerships, and strategies for reducing negative youth outcomes.
The grant opportunity is posted on September 15, 2025, with applications due by December 16, 2025. While specific award amounts are not explicitly stated, the Juvenile Mentoring Program historically awards grants ranging from $400,000 to $28,000,000, with project periods typically spanning two to three years. Performance locations can be nationwide, targeting urban, suburban, and rural settings. Successful applicants will be notified through the DOJ's Justice Grants System (JustGrants) and must electronically accept the grant award through the platform. Financial records and supporting documentation must be retained for three years following the submission of the final expenditure report.
Synopsis
This NOFO will enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth affected by opioids and other substance use, as well as their families. Mentoring services may include one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring-or a combination of these approaches. In addition to mentoring services, this NOFO may support supplemental activities that are consistent with the proposed mentoring model and have a clear connection to the mentoring program. Up to 20 percent of the total funds may be allocated 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.
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