US grant · Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use
Up to $2,000,000 Closes November 16, 2026
Official listing and how to apply Full funding notice
Source: Grants.gov · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
|---|---|
| Part of | Department of Justice |
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172743 |
| Amount per award | Up to $2,000,000 |
| Total funding available | $16,500,000 |
| Opens | October 9, 2026 |
| Closes | November 16, 2026 (6 days left) |
| Who can apply | Schools and universities, Government, Nonprofits, Other (see listing), Tribal organizations |
| Applicant types listed | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); County governments; State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts |
| State or area | Nationwide |
| Cost sharing or match | Not required |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Grants.gov |
| Last checked | November 10, 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Grants.gov:
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use program. This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of high-quality mentoring services for youth who are currently using or dependent on substances, as well as youth at risk of substance use or who have close family members experiencing substance use or dependency. Mentoring services may include one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring—or a combination of these approaches or hybrid (traditional in-person combined with virtual mentoring).
Eligibility
Units of local government; National organizations; Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services
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