# OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ojjdp-2026-172743-ojjdp-fy-2026-mentoring-for-youth-impacted-by/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364058

> Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention is offering grants of up to $2.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 15 awards worth $16.5 million in total. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172743 |
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $16.5 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

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).

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use?

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepts 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 FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use?

Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $16.5 million in total across about 15 awards.