OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use." This initiative aims to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth impacted by opioid and substance use, including their families, through various mentoring approaches and supplemental activities that align with the mentoring model. The program is critical in addressing the needs of affected youth and may allocate up to 20% of total funds for non-mentoring direct services, such as mental health and substance use treatment. The estimated total program funding is $15.1 million, with an award ceiling of $1.98 million and an expected 13 awards. Interested applicants, including local government units and organizations with statewide reach, must submit their proposals by October 23, 2025, and can find more information at the provided link or contact the grantor at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov.