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OJJDP FY2024 Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
This program seeks applications for funding to implement and deliver mentoring services to youth populations involved in the juvenile justice system, with a focus on diverting youth from further penetration into the system or complementing community-based probation services. It specifically mentions credible messenger mentoring as a promising model.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and 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. The applicant must partner with a juvenile justice agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
OJJDP FY2024 Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System is funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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