OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs

The OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth at risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. The program aims to improve outcomes for at-risk and high-risk youth and reduce negative outcomes through mentoring. The program objectives are to increase the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services, increase the number of screened and well-trained mentors, and develop and implement program design enhancements that align with effective mentoring approaches. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Implementing and delivering mentoring services to at-risk youth • Improving outcomes for at-risk and high-risk youth • Reducing negative outcomes through mentoring • Increasing the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services • Increasing the number of screened and well-trained mentors • Developing and implementing program design enhancements that align with effective mentoring approaches