The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) seeks applications for funding for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 National Mentoring Programs solicitation.
Donor Name: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $30,000,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This solicitation provides funding for applicant organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth that are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.
This program supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. Mentoring services can be the one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types. Applicants must initiate mentoring services to youth who are 17 years old or younger at the time of admission to the program. Mentors must be adults (age 18 or older), or in cases where peer mentoring models are being implemented, older peers and under adult supervision. Funding is encouraged to support new mentoring matches, but can also support existing mentoring matches through program completion.
Goals
The program’s goal is to improve outcomes (such as improved academic performance and reduced school dropout rates) for at-risk and high-risk youth and reduce negative outcomes (including juvenile delinquency, substance use, and gang participation) through mentoring.
Objectives
OJJDP has identified the following specific program objectives:
- Increase the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services.
- Increase or maintain the number of screened and well-trained mentors, with an emphasis on ensuring the mentors selected to reflect the youth they serve.
- Develop and implement program design enhancements that align with research and evidence on effective mentoring approaches.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards – $30,000,000.00
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $45,000,000.00
Grant Duration
- Period of Performance Duration (Months) – 36.
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply:
- National organizations are defined as organizations that have active affiliates or sub-awardees in at least 45 states.
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