With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth impacted by opioids and other substance misuse. This program supports mentoring programs to reduce juvenile delinquency, substance misuse, and problem and high-risk behaviors such as truancy.
This program supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth who are currently misusing or dependent on substances (including opioids, stimulants, and other licit or illicit substances), youth at risk for misusing substances, and youth with family members who are currently misusing or dependent on substances. Mentoring services can be one-to-one, group, peer, or a combination.
Category 1: Mentoring Strategies for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse (Project Sites)
Eligible organizations are those that have been in existence for at least 3 years at the time of application, and have been directly delivering a structured mentoring program model.
Category 2: Statewide and Regional Mentoring Strategies for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse
The following entities are eligible to apply:
- States
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- National organizations (defined as organizations that have active affiliates or subawardees in at least 45 states)
- Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services
On April 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET, OJJDP will hold a webinar to provide a detailed overview of this opportunity. Register to participate.