The OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs grant is designed to fund organizations that provide mentoring services to young people who are at risk of delinquency, victimization, or entering the juvenile justice system. The grant supports various mentoring formats, including one-on-one, group, and peer mentoring.
Who it's for: This grant is for government entities, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits that can provide mentoring services across multiple states to youth at risk of delinquency or involvement with the juvenile justice system.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not providing services across multiple states
- Not targeting at-risk youth
- Lack of experience in mentoring programs
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Organizational chart
- Staff resumes
- Past performance documentation
- Evaluation plan
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure mentoring services are multistate
- Target population must be at-risk youth
- Strict adherence to application deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, independent school districts, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, and any other unrestricted entities.
Overview
This grant is for government entities, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits that can provide mentoring services across multiple states to youth at risk of delinquency or involvement with the juvenile justice system.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not providing services across multiple states
- Not targeting at-risk youth
- Lack of experience in mentoring programs
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement and deliver mentoring services to at-risk youth. This includes costs associated with program development, staff salaries, training, materials, and evaluation processes.
Total Program Funding
$27,200,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 29, 2026(37 days)
Application Checklist
- Register with System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status)
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile an organizational chart
- Prepare staff resumes
- Document past performance
- Create an evaluation plan