OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs
Anticipated Award Ceiling: Up to $30,000,000
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 National Mentoring Programs
Funding Opportunity Number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172464
Assistance Listing Number:
16.726
Deadlines:
Grants.gov: October 27, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST
JustGrants: November 3, 2025, by 8:59 PM EST
Program Summary:
Supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth at risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. Program goals include:
• Improving outcomes for at-risk and high-risk youth
• Increasing the number of youth receiving mentoring services
• Expanding the pool of screened and well-trained mentors
• Enhancing program design to align with evidence-based mentoring approaches
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, state governments, units of local government, federally recognized tribal governments, and other entities as defined in the NOFO.
Financial Information:
• Total Amount To Be Awarded Under This Funding Opportunity: $44,000,000
• Anticipated Award Ceiling: Up to $30,000,000
• Anticipated Period of Performance Duration: 12–36 months