OpenALN 16.726
OJJDP FY 2026 Multistate Mentoring Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention- Award range
- $1M – $4M
- Closes
- Oct 29, 2026
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 8 more
Assistance Listing 16.726
Juvenile Mentoring Program
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.726, “Juvenile Mentoring Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides cooperative agreement and grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 38 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
Program goal(s) name: Reduce negative outcomes for at risk youth through mentoring. Program goal(s) description: Improve outcomes for at-risk and high-risk youth, and reduce negative outcomes (including juvenile delinquency, substance use, and gang participation) through the provision of mentoring services. Program objective(s) name: Increase access to mentoring services for at risk youth and availability of online materials on the most current and effective mentoring practices. Program objective(s) description: Increase or expand reach to the number of at-risk or high-risk youth receiving mentoring services; implement program design enhancements that align with research and evidence on effective mentoring approaches; Reduce the impact of opioid or other substance use on youth; and maintain and enhance the National Mentoring Resource Center (NMRC) – a comprehensive, online repository of resources and improve the capacity of mentoring organizations to develop, implement, and expand effective mentoring practices.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.726
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Intended beneficiaries: Private nonprofit institution/organization, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Minority group, Anyone/general public and Individual/Family.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Norice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.726. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.726
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource CenterOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $2.6M | May 8, 2026 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY25 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance UseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $1.98M | Dec 16, 2025 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring ProgramsOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $30M | Oct 27, 2025 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY25 Multistate Mentoring ProgramsOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | $1M – $4M | Oct 21, 2025 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY24 National Mentoring Resource Center – Invited to ApplyOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $2.56M | Jul 29, 2024 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY24 Multistate Mentoring Programs InitiativeOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $4M | Jun 24, 2024 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY24 Mentoring for Children of Incarcerated ParentsOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $400K | Jun 10, 2024 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY24 Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice SystemOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $500K | May 28, 2024 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY24 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance MisuseOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $2M | May 23, 2024 | 16.726 |
OJJDP FY24 National Mentoring ProgramsOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention | Closed | Up to $30M | Apr 29, 2024 | 16.726 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.726?
16.726 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Juvenile Mentoring Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.726?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.