The mission of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) focuses on preventing juvenile delinquency and improving the juvenile justice system. OJJDP accomplishes this by supporting states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs for juveniles. The agency emphasizes the importance of community-based programs and initiatives that aim to prevent delinquency, reduce the involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system, and enhance the well-being of children and families.
This grant program aims to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth impacted by opioids and other substance misuse. Its broad goals are to reduce juvenile delinquency, substance misuse, and problem and high-risk behaviors, including truancy, by supporting mentoring programs. Applicants must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) well in advance of application deadlines to be considered.