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

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

federal fundingYouth impacted by opioid crisisActive

Closes in 38 days

Awards up to $1,000,000.

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Youth impacted by opioid crisis Meeting these requirements does not guarantee eligibility — please review the full requirements before applying.

Last checked: October 16, 2026

About this opportunity

This program supports the implementation of high-quality mentoring services for youth who are currently using substances or are at high risk due to family substance use. Mentoring may be provided in one-on-one, group, or peer-based formats. The goal is to improve youth outcomes and resilience in the face of the opioid crisis.

Who can apply?

Nonprofits
Education organizations
Schools
Districts
National eligibility

What can funding be used for?

Mental health School safety

How to apply

Applications require a two-part submission through Grants.gov and JustGrants.

Go to the official application

Verify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.

https://www.ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-ojjdp-2026-172743