# OJJDP FY 2023 National Mentoring Programs

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ojjdp-2023-171618-ojjdp-fy-2023-national-mentoring-programs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346443

> Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention offered grants of up to $30.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $45.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 17, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2023-171618 |
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 17, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $30.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $45.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.726 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

National organizations, defined as organizations that have active affiliates or subawardees in at least 45 states.

## What the grant funds

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. OJJDP's guiding philosophy is to enhance the welfare of America’s youth and broaden their opportunities for a better future. To bring these goals to fruition, OJJDP is leading efforts to transform the juvenile justice system into one that will Treat Children as Children; Serve Children at Home, With Their Families, in their Communities; and Open Up Opportunities for System-Involved Youth. OJJDP encourages all proposed applications that work with youth to highlight how the proposed program aligns with these priorities. OJJDP envisions a juvenile justice system centered on the strengths, needs, and voices of youth and families. Young people and family members with lived experience are vital resources for understanding and reaching persons involved or at risk of involvement with youth-serving systems. OJJDP asks stakeholders to join us in sustainably integrating bold, transformative youth and family partnership strategies into our daily work. OJJDP believes in achieving positive outcomes for youth, families, and communities through meaningful partnership and active partnerships, ensuring they play a central role in collaboratively developing solutions. Applicants must describe how their proposed project/program will integrate and sustain meaningful youth and family partnerships into their project plan and budget. Depending on the nature of an applicant’s proposed project, youth and family partnership could consist of one or more of the following: Individual-level partnership in case planning and direct service delivery (before, during, and after contact with youth-serving systems). Agency-level partnership (e.g., in policy, practice, and program development, implementation, and evaluation; staffing; advisory bodies; budget development). System-level partnership (e.g., in strategic planning activities, system improvement initiatives, advocacy strategies, reform efforts). With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund national mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-OJJDP-2023-171618 still open?

No. It closed on April 17, 2023. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172743, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).

### Who can apply for OJJDP FY 2023 National Mentoring Programs?

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OJJDP FY 2023 National Mentoring Programs?

Closed April 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $30.0 million each. About $45.0 million in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Juvenile Mentoring Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation, National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues Inc. The program made 204 awards worth $434 million in that time.