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Youth Sports Program Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This program supports nonprofit organizations offering sports and recreational activities as positive alternatives for at-risk youth, aiming to prevent juvenile delinquency. Eligible projects include those that provide structured sports programs and activities.
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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: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities. Nonprofit organizations serving at-risk youth are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Youth Sports Program Grants 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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