OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use

USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP Posted O-OJJDP-2026-172743

Description

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
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$2,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$16,500,000.00
Expected Awards
15
Key Dates
Posted
October 9, 2026
Closes
November 16, 2026 16d
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP
Funding Instrument
Other