# OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ojjdp-2025-172455-ojjdp-fy25-multistate-mentoring-programs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360578

> Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $25.2 million in total. Applications closed on October 21, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2025-172455 |
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 21, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $25.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.726 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Units of local government; Native American Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized Tribal governments)

## What the grant funds

This NOFO will support mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-OJJDP-2025-172455 still open?

No. It closed on October 21, 2025. A newer notice is open: O-OJJDP-2026-172743, closes November 16, 2026 (9 days left).

### Who can apply for OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs?

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

### What is the deadline for OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring Programs?

Closed October 21, 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 $4.0 million each. About $25.2 million in total across about 15 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.