Grant Opportunities

DOJ – OJJDP Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Use


Deadline: October 23, 2025, in Grants.gov; October 30, 2025, in JustGrants
Award Amount: Up to $1,980,000 over 36 months
Match: 25% non-federal cost share required
Eligible Entities: State, City, Township, County or Tribal Governments, Higher Education Entities, Nonprofits, Public Safety
Description: This grant aims to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth affected by opioid and other substance use, including their families. It supports a variety of mentoring formats—one-on-one, group, or peer and allows up to 20% of funds to be used for supplemental services such as mental health, substance use treatment or other supportive services tied to the mentoring model.

YOUTH MENTORSHIP FUNDING