The OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs grant is designed to fund projects that provide mentoring services to young people who are at risk of getting involved in delinquency, becoming victims, or entering the juvenile justice system. The mentoring can be done one-on-one, in groups, or through peer mentoring.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and institutions that can provide mentoring services to at-risk youth across multiple states. Eligible applicants include schools, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and various levels of government.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not serving youth at risk of delinquency or victimization
- Not operating in multiple states
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of experience in mentoring services
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure your organization operates in multiple states
- Strict adherence to federal regulations is required
- Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline
- Careful budget planning is essential
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include independent school districts, other types of organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, county governments, special district governments, state governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and institutions that can provide mentoring services to at-risk youth across multiple states. Eligible applicants include schools, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and various levels of government.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not serving youth at risk of delinquency or victimization
- Not operating in multiple states
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement and deliver mentoring services to at-risk youth. This includes costs associated with program development, staffing, training, and materials necessary for effective mentoring.
Total Program Funding
$27,200,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 29, 2026(26 days)
- Last Updated
- Sep 21, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather organizational financial statements
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile documentation of mentoring experience
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations