OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
federal fundingYouth aged 17 and underActive
Closes in 20 days

Awards up to $5,000,000.

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Youth aged 17 and under 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 and delivery of mentoring services to youth across multiple states. It aims to reduce juvenile delinquency and improve outcomes for youth through one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring models. Funding is directed toward organizations with a proven track record of managing large-scale mentoring initiatives across at least five states.

Who can apply?

  • Nonprofits
  • Education organizations
  • National eligibility

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov by the first deadline, and the full application in JustGrants by the final deadline.

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-2026-172745