Synopsis

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use program. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of high-quality mentoring services for youth who are currently using or dependent on substances, as well as youth at risk of substance use or who have close family members experiencing substance use or dependency. Mentoring services may include one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring—or a combination of these approaches or hybrid (traditional in-person combined with virtual mentoring).
Response Date	Nov 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Oct 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	2,000,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

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

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Units of local government; National organizations; Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services

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