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

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Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

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).

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 with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Email<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedOct 9, 2026
  • ClosesNov 16, 2026
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$2,000,000
  • Program funding$16,500,000
  • Expected awards15
  • CFDA16.726

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