# OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ojjdp-2025-172446-ojjdp-fy25-mentoring-for-youth-affected-by-opioid/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360588

> Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention offered grants of up to $2.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 13 awards worth $15.1 million in total. Applications closed on December 16, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2025-172446 |
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 16, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 13 |
| Total funding | $15.1 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.726 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Units of local government; National organizations; Organizations having statewide reach tht provide mentoring services

## What the grant funds

This NOFO will enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth affected by opioids and other substance use, as well as their families. Mentoring services may include one-on-one, group, or peer mentoring—or a combination of these approaches. In addition to mentoring services, this NOFO may support supplemental activities that are consistent with the proposed mentoring model and have a clear connection to the mentoring program. Up to 20 percent of the total funds may be allocated for other non-mentoring direct services, such as mental health treatment, substance use treatment, or other supportive services identified and aligned with the project design.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-OJJDP-2025-172446 still open?

No. It closed on December 16, 2025. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172743, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).

### Who can apply for OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use?

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use?

Closed December 16, 2025. 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 $2.0 million each. About $15.1 million in total across about 13 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.