Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2011 2898
Apply for OJJDP 2011 2898
- The Office of Justice Programs in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 11 Research on Best Practices for Mentoring" 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 9, 2011 and posted on Jan 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 2011. (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: County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts.
- Applicants are limited to states (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). (See Eligibility, page 3.)
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 11 Research on Best Practices for Mentoring grant (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2011 2898) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. It is focused on building stronger, clearer evidence about how mentoring works as a prevention and intervention strategy for young people who are either at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system or are already involved. The central idea behind the solicitation is that mentoring is widely viewed as promising, but the field still needs more rigorous evaluation and research to pinpoint which specific program elements actually drive meaningful results, particularly reductions in delinquency and offending.
The purpose of the grant is research rather than direct service expansion. OJJDP is looking to fund studies that can isolate and demonstrate the mentoring components that matter most, helping practitioners and communities understand what should be included in a high quality mentoring model, how those elements should be implemented, and under what conditions mentoring is most likely to produce positive outcomes. The emphasis is on identifying evidence based best practices, not just describing programs in general terms. OJJDP expects that the findings will improve how mentoring programs are designed and delivered, and that the results will help jurisdictions and organizations use limited resources more effectively by investing in approaches that have proven impact.
The funding instrument is a grant, tied to CFDA number 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program), and it falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category. The maximum award amount listed is $500,000, with no stated minimum award floor. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants do not have to provide a required percentage of non-federal funds to receive an award.
Eligibility is broad and includes a range of public, private, and academic entities that are capable of carrying out research and evaluation. Eligible applicants include states (including territories), units of local government (including counties, cities or townships, and independent school districts), federally recognized tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. Both nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits) and for profit organizations are eligible, as are small businesses. Institutions of higher education may apply as well, including public and state controlled universities, private colleges and universities, and tribal institutions of higher education. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are also listed among eligible applicant types. In short, OJJDP structured eligibility so that government agencies, community based organizations, and research institutions could all compete, as long as they can credibly conduct the kind of research the solicitation is seeking.
Key dates reflect the FY 2011 cycle for this competition. The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2011, with an original and final closing date of March 8, 2011. The record shows an archive date of November 9, 2011. The announcement also notes that the program is authorized by an act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice, which is typical language indicating the funding depends on federal appropriations.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Michael Shader, Juvenile Justice Specialist, reachable by phone at (202) 616 2605, with an email contact indicated in the source listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name and number of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OJJDP FY 11 Research on Best Practices for Mentoring" and the Funding Opportunity Number is OJJDP 2011 2898.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What is the overall focus of the solicitation?
The solicitation focuses on building stronger, clearer evidence about how mentoring works as a prevention and intervention strategy for young people who are at risk of juvenile justice involvement or already involved in the juvenile justice system.
Is this grant intended to expand direct mentoring services?
No. The stated purpose is research rather than direct service expansion. The emphasis is on studies that strengthen the evidence base and identify best practices in mentoring.
What kind of work is OJJDP trying to fund through this opportunity?
OJJDP is looking to fund research and evaluation studies that can isolate and demonstrate which mentoring components matter most, including how those components should be implemented and under what conditions mentoring is most likely to produce positive outcomes.
Why is OJJDP investing in research on mentoring?
The solicitation frames mentoring as widely viewed as promising, while also noting that the field needs more rigorous evaluation and research to pinpoint which specific program elements drive meaningful results, particularly reductions in delinquency and offending.
What outcomes or impacts are highlighted in the opportunity description?
The description specifically points to meaningful results such as reductions in delinquency and offending, and it also emphasizes improving program design and delivery so communities can invest in approaches with proven impact.
What does OJJDP mean by "best practices" in this solicitation?
Based on the description, "best practices" refers to evidence-based mentoring elements and approaches that are shown through research to produce positive outcomes, rather than general descriptions of how programs operate.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants generally do not have to provide a required percentage of non-federal funds to receive an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public, private, and academic entities capable of carrying out research and evaluation. Eligible applicants include states (including territories), units of local government (including counties, cities or townships, and independent school districts), federally recognized tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. Eligible applicants also include nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), for-profit organizations, small businesses, institutions of higher education (including public/state controlled universities, private colleges and universities, and tribal institutions of higher education), and public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant types include institutions of higher education, including public and state controlled universities, private colleges and universities, and tribal institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations and small businesses eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, and small businesses are specifically listed as eligible applicant types.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Are local governments and school districts eligible?
Yes. Units of local government are eligible, including counties, cities or townships, and independent school districts.
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed among eligible applicant types.
What populations is the research intended to help?
The research is focused on young people who are either at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system or are already involved.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2011. The original and final closing date was March 8, 2011.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The record shows an archive date of November 9, 2011.
What does the authorization language mean for this opportunity?
The announcement notes that the program is authorized by an act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice, which indicates the funding is dependent on federal appropriations.
Who can I contact for help with the full announcement or questions about the opportunity?
The listed program contact is Michael Shader, Juvenile Justice Specialist. Phone: (202) 616 2605. An email contact is indicated in the source listing.
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