OJJDP FY 2021 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Department of Justice
At a glance
OJJDP FY 2021 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (Department of Justice). The application deadline was March 23, 2021. Individual awards are listed as up to $4M, with about 24 awards expected and $26M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jan 8, 2021Posted
- Mar 23, 2021Application deadline
- Posted
- Jan 8, 2021
- Close date
- Mar 23, 2021
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $4,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $26,000,000
- Expected awards
- 24
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Category 1: Mentoring Organizations (5 to 44 states) Eligible entities are those mentoring organizations that have operated an established mentoring program for at least 3 years and have active chapters or subawardees in at least 5 states but fewer than 45 states. Category 2: Mentoring Organizations (1 to 4 states) Eligible entities are those mentoring organizations that have operated an established mentoring program for at least 3 years and have active chapters or subawardees in four or fewer states. Applicants are expected to submit an attachment labeled “Mentoring organizational history” that demonstrates the timeframe that the organization has been in operation and providing mentoring services. This can include a statement on agency letterhead attesting to the start date of providing mentoring services. Links to an organization’s website and/or press releases supporting this timeframe are encouraged to be included in this letter. Please see Eligibility section for additional information.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
This solicitation provides funding for applicant organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth. There are two categories under which organizations can apply.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.726
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
grants@ncjrs.gov
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Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “OJJDP FY 2021 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “OJJDP FY 2021 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $4m, total estimated program funding is $26,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 24 awards.
How do I apply for “OJJDP FY 2021 Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-OJJDP-2021-48007), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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