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Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative is sponsored by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This initiative provides funding for organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.
The program aims to improve outcomes for these youth and reduce negative outcomes through mentoring. This includes increasing the number of youth receiving services, increasing the number of screened and well-trained mentors, and implementing program design enhancements aligned with effective mentoring approaches.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations; multistate organizations; national organizations; for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations and faith-based organizations) that have operated a mentoring program for at least 1 year. Specific categories may have additional requirements regarding operational history and geographic reach. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $89.2 Million (FY 2024 total for Youth Mentoring Programs and Services). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative 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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