OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs
Open. Closes October 29, 2026, 7 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention , opportunity number O-OJJDP-2026-172745.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172745 |
| Assistance listing | 16.726 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Posted | September 21, 2026 |
| Closes | October 29, 2026 |
| Award range | $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Total program funding | $27,200,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Public and state controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the 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 City or township governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Other units of local government |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and going into the juvenile justice system. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types.
Official notice and documents
- No files are attached on Grants.gov. The full text is on the official page.
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