OJJDP FY24 Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
ID: 353485Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OJJDP FY24 Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System." This initiative aims to implement and deliver mentoring services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system, including those currently in correctional facilities or recently released, with the goal of reducing juvenile delinquency, truancy, drug abuse, victimization, and other high-risk behaviors. The program is critical for supporting at-risk youth and fostering positive development through mentorship. Interested applicants, including for-profit organizations, can apply for grants ranging from $0 to $500,000, with a total estimated funding of $2.5 million available for approximately five awards. The application deadline is May 28, 2024, and further details can be found at the provided link or by contacting grants@ncjrs.gov.

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