Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2009 2214
Apply for OJJDP 2009 2214
- 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 Mentoring Initiative for Foster Care Youth" 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 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 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.. (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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments City or township governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 09 Mentoring Initiative for Foster Care Youth is a discretionary grant program from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention designed to help communities build or grow mentoring and related support services for young people in foster care, including foster youth who are also involved in the juvenile justice system. The core problem the program is trying to address is a common gap in foster youths lives: many do not have steady access to a consistent, supportive adult relationship, which can affect healthy development, stability, and long term outcomes. By funding local efforts to establish new mentoring programs or expand existing ones, OJJDP aims to strengthen protective factors around these youth through reliable adult guidance, advocacy, and encouragement.
This opportunity falls under the Juvenile Mentoring Program (CFDA 16.726) and is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services. Awards could be as high as $500,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. The legal authority cited for the initiative is the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-8), which provided the basis for OJJDP to make these funds available.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities that could realistically operate or coordinate mentoring services at the community level. This includes nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and local and state government entities such as county governments, city or township governments, and state governments. In practice, this eligibility list is meant to capture both community-based mentoring providers and government agencies that oversee child welfare, juvenile justice, or youth services and can partner with local providers.
The application process for this grant was handled through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. The original and current closing date listed for applications was June 8, 2009, and the opportunity was later archived on November 7, 2011. Applicants needing technical help with the submission system were directed to the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Programmatic questions could be directed to OJJDP program managers Cora Roy Stevens at (202) 616-3659 or Mark Morgan at (202) 353-9243, with an additional link provided for the full announcement text.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 09 Mentoring Initiative for Foster Care Youth (CFDA 16.726)
What is the OJJDP FY 09 Mentoring Initiative for Foster Care Youth?
It is a discretionary grant program from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) intended to help communities build new mentoring programs or expand existing mentoring and related support services for youth in foster care, including foster youth who are also involved in the juvenile justice system.
What problem is this grant designed to address?
The initiative targets a common gap in foster youths lives: many do not have steady access to a consistent, supportive adult relationship. This lack of a reliable adult connection can affect healthy development, stability, and long-term outcomes.
What types of activities does the grant support?
Based on the description provided, funding is aimed at local efforts to establish new mentoring programs or to expand existing mentoring programs, along with related support services that strengthen protective factors through consistent adult guidance, advocacy, and encouragement.
Who is the intended population served by projects funded under this initiative?
The primary population is young people in foster care. The opportunity also specifically includes foster youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
What is the program classification or CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the Juvenile Mentoring Program with CFDA 16.726.
What category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the maximum award amount?
Awards could be as high as $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the legal authority for this initiative?
The legal authority cited is the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-8), which provided the basis for OJJDP to make these funds available.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Local government entities (including county governments and city or township governments)
- State government entities
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
The eligibility description specifies nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Can government agencies apply, or is this only for community nonprofits?
Government entities are explicitly eligible, including county governments, city or township governments, and state governments. The eligibility list is designed to include both community-based mentoring providers and government agencies overseeing child welfare, juvenile justice, or youth services.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included among eligible applicants.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
Where were applications submitted?
Applications were handled through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed for applications was June 8, 2009.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on November 7, 2011.
What should applicants do if they need technical help with the online submission system?
Technical assistance was provided through the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who can be contacted for programmatic questions about the initiative?
Programmatic questions could be directed to OJJDP program managers:
- Cora Roy Stevens: (202) 616-3659
- Mark Morgan: (202) 353-9243
Is there a source for the full announcement text?
Yes. The information provided indicates an additional link was available for the full announcement text.
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