Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Oct 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Sep 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	4,000,000
Award Floor	1,000,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Special district governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Other units of local government

Additional Information

Agency Name	Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Link to Additional Information:	Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 0000000000

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.726: Juvenile Mentoring Program