Funding Agency:
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

Solicitation Title:
OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Funding Opportunity Number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172455

Assistance Listing Number:
16.726

Deadlines:
Grants.gov: October 21, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST
JustGrants: October 27, 2025, by 8:59 PM EST

Program Summary:
Supports mentoring organizations in enhancing and expanding services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. The program is divided into three categories based on geographic reach:
• Category 1: Mentoring in 1 state, with expansion to a new jurisdiction or state
• Category 2: Mentoring in 2–10 states
• Category 3: Mentoring in 11–44 states

All applicants must implement a structured, standalone mentoring program and demonstrate at least 3 years of operational history. Services may include:
• One-on-one, group, or peer mentoring
• Recruitment and training of mentors
• Program enhancements aligned with evidence-based practices
• Outreach to underserved youth populations

Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include:
• State and local governments
• Tribal governments and organizations
• School districts
• Public and private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)

Applicants must be the headquarters office of the mentoring organization or curriculum and must demonstrate ownership of the mentoring model.

Financial Information:
• Total Amount To Be Awarded Under This Funding Opportunity: $25,180,000
• Anticipated Award Ceiling:

• Category 1: Up to $1,000,000
• Category 2: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000
• Category 3: $2,000,000 to $4,000,000
  • Anticipated Period of Performance Duration: 36 months

Links:

Online Opportunity Page