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Find similar grantsFoster Youth Mentoring Program (Forecasted) is sponsored by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This program supports mentoring programs for youth in or at risk of entering foster care to improve their well-being and reduce recidivism.
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## View Grant Opportunity OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:O-OJJDP-2025-172464 Funding Opportunity Title:OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Programs Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Law, Justice and Legal Services Expected Number of Awards:3 Assistance Listings:16.
726 -- Juvenile Mentoring Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Sep 18, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Oct 27, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Oct 27, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 44,000,000 Award Ceiling:$30,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:National organizations ## Additional Information Agency Name:Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Description:This NOFO supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth that are at risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.
The program’s goal is to improve outcomes for at-risk and high-risk youth and reduce negative outcomes through mentoring. The program objectives are to increase the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services; increase the number of screened and well-trained mentors; and develop and implement program design enhancements that align with effective mentoring approaches.
Link to Additional Information:Full Announcement Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: OJP. ResponseCenter@usdoj. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, units of local government, Tribal jurisdictions, and organizations (discretionary grants). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (OJJDP awarded over $89.2 million for mentoring in FY 2024). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Foster Youth Mentoring Program (Forecasted) is funded by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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