Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2009 2219
Apply for OJJDP 2009 2219
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 09 Gang Prevention Youth Mentoring Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 7, 2011 and posted on Apr 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2009 This application must be submitted through OJPs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. The Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1 888 549 9901, option 3. Note The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday Friday from 700 a.m. to 900 p.m. Eastern Time. The Deadline time has been extended from 800 p.m. to 1159 p.m. The deadline date remains the same. The new deadline is June 15, 2009 at 1159 p.m.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments.
- OJJDP invites applications from private organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes, nonprofits (including faith based, community, and tribal organizations), and public agencies (including schools, colleges, universities, and units of local government) in communities that have completed a comprehensive community gang assessment.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 09 Gang Prevention Youth Mentoring Program was a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), focused on preventing gang involvement by pairing at-risk youth with structured, supportive mentoring and related services. The central aim was to help young people who are vulnerable to gang activity, delinquency, and youth violence build protective factors and reduce risky behaviors by connecting them to positive adult role models and to pro-social peer environments. Rather than funding mentoring in isolation, OJJDP emphasized mentoring programs that combine a set of core services with meaningful youth activities where participants can practice healthy decision-making, strengthen social skills, and experience consistent reinforcement for positive behavior.
The target population for the program was youth assessed as being at risk for gang involvement or already showing warning signs associated with delinquency and violence. Funded projects were expected to engage young people in structured settings, either school-based or community-based, and to create consistent opportunities for youth to participate in positive group activities. The mentoring approach described in the opportunity was meant to go beyond casual or informal mentoring by incorporating intentional programming and supports designed to counter known risk factors for gang joining, such as weak attachment to school, association with delinquent peers, limited supervision, and lack of constructive opportunities.
A key expectation of the solicitation was that applicants operate in communities with demonstrated gang problems and that proposed mentoring programs fit into a broader, communitywide anti-gang strategy. OJJDP specifically noted that eligible communities should have completed a comprehensive community gang assessment, signaling that successful applications would be grounded in local data and a clear understanding of the communitys gang dynamics, risk factors, and service gaps. In other words, the program was intended to support places that could show they had already studied the problem, coordinated local stakeholders, and were prepared to implement mentoring as one component of a larger, coordinated response.
Eligibility was broad, reflecting the communitywide focus. OJJDP invited applications from private organizations, public agencies, and federally recognized tribes, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (and including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), as well as schools, colleges, universities, and units of local government. Eligible applicant types listed included state, county, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; and qualifying nonprofits. The intent was to allow the entities most directly involved in youth services and local prevention efforts to apply, as long as they were situated in a community that had conducted the required gang assessment and could demonstrate alignment with a comprehensive local strategy.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity was issued as a grant under CFDA 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program). The posted date was April 29, 2009, with an application deadline of June 15, 2009, later clarified as due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date (extended from an earlier 8:00 p.m. cutoff). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for participation by organizations that might not have access to non-federal match funding. The award ceiling was listed as $500,000, and the award floor was $0, indicating OJJDP did not set a minimum award amount in the summary information.
Applications were required to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. The solicitation also provided the GMS Support Hotline (1-888-549-9901, option 3) with hours of operation Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, recognizing that technical submission issues can be a major hurdle close to deadline. For programmatic questions or access issues with the full announcement, the notice identified OJJDP contacts including Stephanie Rapp (Grants Program Specialist, 202-514-9123) and Dennis Mondoro (Strategic Community Development Coordinator, 202-514-3913).
The initiative was authorized under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), tying the program to congressional appropriations for that fiscal year. Overall, the grant opportunity supported local efforts to reduce youth gang involvement by expanding structured mentoring programs that are connected to evidence-informed prevention practices, embedded within coordinated community strategies, and designed to strengthen the day-to-day protective supports that help young people stay engaged in school and community life while avoiding violent and delinquent pathways.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 09 Gang Prevention Youth Mentoring Program (CFDA 16.726)
What is the OJJDP FY 09 Gang Prevention Youth Mentoring Program?
It was a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The program focused on preventing gang involvement by pairing at-risk youth with structured, supportive mentoring and related services in school-based or community-based settings.
What was the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central aim was to help youth who are vulnerable to gang activity, delinquency, and youth violence build protective factors and reduce risky behaviors. This was to be done by connecting participants to positive adult role models and pro-social peer environments through structured mentoring and meaningful youth activities.
Who was the target population?
The target population was youth assessed as being at risk for gang involvement or already showing warning signs associated with delinquency and violence.
Was the program intended to fund mentoring alone?
No. OJJDP emphasized mentoring programs that combine core services with meaningful youth activities where participants can practice healthy decision-making, strengthen social skills, and receive consistent reinforcement for positive behavior.
What kind of mentoring model did OJJDP expect?
The solicitation described mentoring that goes beyond casual or informal relationships. Funded projects were expected to use intentional programming and supports designed to counter known risk factors for gang joining, such as weak attachment to school, association with delinquent peers, limited supervision, and lack of constructive opportunities.
What settings were expected for program delivery?
Funded projects were expected to engage youth in structured settings, either school-based or community-based, and provide consistent opportunities for positive group activities.
Did applicants need to be located in communities with gang problems?
Yes. A key expectation was that applicants operate in communities with demonstrated gang problems and that the proposed mentoring program fit within a broader, communitywide anti-gang strategy.
Was a community gang assessment required?
Yes. OJJDP specifically noted that eligible communities should have completed a comprehensive community gang assessment. This signaled that proposals were expected to be grounded in local data and a clear understanding of local gang dynamics, risk factors, and service gaps.
How was mentoring expected to align with broader local efforts?
The opportunity indicated mentoring should be implemented as one component of a larger, coordinated response. Successful applications were expected to reflect local coordination and alignment with a comprehensive community strategy.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. OJJDP invited applications from private organizations, public agencies, and federally recognized tribes. Eligible applicants included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), schools, colleges, universities, and units of local government.
What government entities were included as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicant types listed included state, county, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized tribal governments.
Were colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education were listed among eligible applicant types, and the solicitation also referenced schools, colleges, and universities as potential applicants.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued under CFDA 16.726, Juvenile Mentoring Program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was April 29, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 15, 2009, due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (extended from an earlier 8:00 p.m. cutoff).
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $500,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning the summary information did not set a minimum award amount.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
Where could applicants get technical help with GMS submissions?
The solicitation provided the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3). The hours of operation were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who were the OJJDP contacts for programmatic questions?
The notice identified OJJDP contacts including Stephanie Rapp (Grants Program Specialist, 202-514-9123) and Dennis Mondoro (Strategic Community Development Coordinator, 202-514-3913) for programmatic questions or access issues with the full announcement.
What law authorized the initiative?
The initiative was authorized under the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8).
What kinds of outcomes or changes was the program designed to support?
Based on the solicitation description, the program was designed to reduce youth gang involvement by expanding structured mentoring connected to prevention practices and coordinated community strategies, strengthening protective supports that help youth stay engaged in school and community life while avoiding violent and delinquent pathways.
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