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OJJDP Youth Mentoring Grants (FY26) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This program provides grants to support mentoring services for youth who are at risk of juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. This includes funding for organizations to support and expand quality mentoring efforts serving youth facing risk.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience with mentoring programs, volunteers, and at-risk youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (OJP awarded $261 million in 2020 for youth mentoring and child protection). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
OJJDP Youth Mentoring Grants (FY26) 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.
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