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

About this opportunity

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

• County governments
• City or township governments
• State governments
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Independent school districts
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Additional eligibility information: Units of local government; National organizations; Organizations having statewide reach that provide mentoring services

Each funder sets its own eligibility, so check the details on their page before you apply.