Multistate Mentoring Programs

Federal Funding Agency:

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); 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.

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline October 29, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline November 5, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Category 1: $1,000,000
Category 2: $1,000,000 to $4,000,000
Category 3: $2,000,000 to $4,000,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and going into the juvenile justice system. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types.

Category 1: Mentoring Organizations

Category 2: Mentoring Organizations

Category 3: Mentoring Organizations

Solicitation