OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs
ID: 358235Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP)

Award Range

$0 - $30M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs" aimed at enhancing and expanding mentoring services for youth at risk of juvenile delinquency and victimization. The program seeks to improve outcomes for these at-risk youth by increasing the number of mentoring services provided, ensuring mentors are well-trained, and implementing evidence-based program enhancements. With an estimated total funding of $45 million and an award ceiling of $30 million, the OJJDP expects to make approximately four awards, with applications due by March 5, 2025. Interested applicants, particularly national organizations with affiliates in at least 45 states, can find more information and contact details at grants@ncjrs.gov or visit the full announcement at the provided URL.

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