OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use
Open. Closes November 16, 2026, 25 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention , opportunity number O-OJJDP-2026-172743.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172743 |
| Assistance listing | 16.726 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Posted | October 9, 2026 |
| Closes | November 16, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $2,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Total program funding | $16,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see the notice's eligibility text) County governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts State governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Units of local government; National organizations; Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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).
Official notice and documents
- No files are attached on Grants.gov. The full text is on the official page.
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