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OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2025-172455

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Award Range

$1.0M – $4.0M

Total Program Funding

$25.2M

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 21, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs. Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention . This NOFO will support mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. $1,000,000-$4,000,000 per award; $25,180,000 total program funding; ~15 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, City/township governments, Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3) (+7 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Units of local government; Native American Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized Tribal governments)
•Deadline: 2025-10-21

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will support mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.

Who Can Apply

Units of local government; Native American Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized Tribal governments)

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Independent School DistrictsCounty GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $4.0M
Total Program Funding: $25.2M
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 12, 2025

Application Deadline: October 21, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Email OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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