OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative
ID: 358058Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358058

Additional Information

https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/fy2025/O-OJJDP-2025-172314
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative" aimed at supporting mentoring organizations to enhance and expand services for children and youth at risk of delinquency and juvenile justice involvement. The initiative is structured into three categories of eligible applicants based on the number of states they operate in, allowing organizations to apply for funding ranging from $0 to $4 million, with a total estimated program funding of $24 million and approximately 15 awards expected. This funding is crucial for organizations working to mitigate the risks faced by vulnerable youth, and interested applicants can find more details and submit inquiries via email at grants@ncjrs.gov, with applications due by February 24, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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