OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is issuing a Funding Opportunity Notice for FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs. The grant supports the design, implementation, and delivery of mentoring services—one‑on‑one, group, peer, or blended—to youth who are at risk of delinquency, victimization, or entry into the juvenile‑justice system. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from $1 M to $4 M each, with a total estimated funding pool of $27.2 M. Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments, and a broad array of nonprofit and tribal entities. Applications are accepted electronically from 21 Sept 2026 through 29 Oct 2026. • Funding: $27.2 M total; 15 awards; $1‑4 M per award • Eligible entities: State, county, city, township, special districts, tribal governments, 501(c)(3) and other nonprofits, public‑controlled higher‑education institutions • Scope: Provide mentoring services (individual, group, peer) to at‑risk youth across multiple states (categories of 1 state, 2‑10 states, 11‑44 states) • Application method: Electronic submission via Grants.gov (or designated portal) • Deadline: 29 Oct 2026 (midnight EDT) • Contact: OJP Response Center, [email protected], (000) 000‑0000