Simpler Grants.gov #O-OJJDP-2026-172743

OJJDP grants for mentoring youth affected by opioids and other substance use

The U.S. Department of Justice is offering grant funding through OJJDP for mentoring programs serving youth affected by substance use. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). - Funding and awards: Up to $16.5 million total is available, with 15 anticipated awards across two categories. - Category 1: 10 local project-site awards, up to $650,000 each. - Category 2: 5 statewide or regional awards, up to $2 million each. - Services requested: One-on-one, group, peer, or hybrid mentoring for youth who use substances, are at risk of substance use, or are affected by a family member’s substance use. Programs may also provide family services and mentor training; up to 20% of project funds may support other direct, non-mentoring services. - Key requirements: Applicants must demonstrate at least three consecutive years of structured youth mentoring experience, implement the mentoring program directly, and establish a formal relationship with a licensed or accredited substance-use treatment organization serving the project area. Category 2 projects support statewide or regional expansion and may include subgrants to local programs. - Eligible applicant types: Qualifying nonprofits, educational institutions, local and state governments, federally recognized Tribes, national mentoring organizations, and statewide mentoring organizations. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified; this is a grant-funded services opportunity.

Description

This funding opportunity supports high-quality mentoring services for youth who use or are dependent on substances, are at risk of substance use, or have close family members experiencing substance use or dependency. Mentoring may be one-on-one, group, peer, or a hybrid of in-person and virtual services, and may include services for families, mentor training, and limited other direct services. The opportunity has two categories: local project sites and statewide or regional programs, with applicants required to partner with a substance use treatment organization. Up to $16.5 million in grant funding is available, with 15 anticipated awards.

View original listing