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Category 1: National Mentoring

Opportunity ID
OJJDP-2016-9179
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2016
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description

This solicitation supports applicant organizations as they strengthen and/or expand their existing mentoring activities with active chapters or subawardees and/or other mentoring organizations. Mentoring activities include direct one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types of mentoring services for at-risk and underserved youth populations. Mentoring promotes positive behaviors, attitudes, and outcomes for youth and reduces risk factors. It has been shown to improve academic performance and/or social or job skills, support behavioral or other personal development, and reduce consumption of alcohol and other drugs. Successful mentoring programs include matches between a mentor and one or more youth. Mentoring can take place in multiple and informal settings and in a school or program context. OJJDP supports the expansion of quality mentoring services for at-risk and high-risk youth.

There are three categories under this solicitation: National Mentoring; Multistate Mentoring; and Collaborative Mentoring

Awards

Number of Awards: 22
Total Amount Awarded: $76,264,306

Date Created: March 1, 2016