Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2010 2534
Apply for OJJDP 2010 2534
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2010 Strategic Enhancement to Mentoring Programs" 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 Mar 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2010 Applications will be submitted through the OJP GMS system. Please go to https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/ to apply online. Applications are due at 800 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 14, 2010.. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
- OJJDP invites applications from public agencies (including state agencies, units of local government, public school systems, universities and colleges, federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register)), private organizations (including faith based, tribal and community organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher learning).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2010 Strategic Enhancement to Mentoring Programs grant (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2010 2534) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, under CFDA 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program). It is built around a straightforward idea: mentoring can be an effective delinquency prevention approach, but it does not work equally well in every setting. Research has shown that certain program features act as "moderators" that can strengthen or weaken outcomes, so this solicitation focuses on helping organizations improve existing mentoring efforts by adding evidence-based enhancements that are known to increase the likelihood of success.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support targeted improvements to mentoring programs rather than generic mentoring expansion. Applicants are expected to propose enhancements grounded in evidence, specifically aligned with one or more of three strategies highlighted in the solicitation. The first strategy is parent or caregiver involvement, meaning programs should build in activities, services, or engagement approaches that connect parents to the mentoring process. The second strategy is structured activities for mentor-mentee matches, emphasizing that matches should not rely solely on informal hangouts; instead, programs should provide organized, purposeful programming and planned activities that support positive development. The third strategy is ongoing training and support for mentors, recognizing that mentor quality and match longevity often depend on continuous preparation, coaching, and problem-solving supports, not just a one-time orientation.
In practical terms, this grant is aimed at improving the quality and consistency of mentoring relationships as a delinquency prevention tool by strengthening the conditions that research associates with better results. The solicitation signals that OJJDP is looking for programs that can clearly describe what enhancements will be implemented, why those enhancements are evidence-based, and how they will be integrated into day-to-day operations to improve mentoring effectiveness for youth at risk of delinquency or other negative outcomes.
The award structure lists an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $0, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services. Eligibility is broad and includes public agencies and units of government (state governments, county governments, and city or township governments), public school systems, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (including faith-based, tribal, and community organizations), and institutions of higher education (including public and state-controlled colleges and universities, and tribal institutions of higher learning). The solicitation also references "Others" with clarification provided in the official eligibility language, which generally reinforces that both public-sector and private nonprofit entities involved in youth mentoring may apply.
The timeline for this opportunity shows it was posted on March 1, 2010, with an application deadline of April 14, 2010, due by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. The record indicates the opportunity was later archived on November 7, 2011. The initiative is authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-117), which provides the statutory basis for OJJDP to make these awards.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement or navigating submission issues, the contact provided is the GMS Help Desk at 1-888-549-9901, with email support also referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OJJDP FY 2010 Strategic Enhancement to Mentoring Programs (OJJDP 2010 2534)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the OJJDP FY 2010 Strategic Enhancement to Mentoring Programs grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OJJDP 2010 2534.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this grant?
The solicitation is under CFDA 16.726, Juvenile Mentoring Program.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to support targeted, evidence-based improvements (enhancements) to existing mentoring programs as a delinquency prevention approach, rather than funding generic mentoring expansion.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
The solicitation is built around the idea that mentoring can be effective for delinquency prevention, but it does not work equally well in every setting. Research indicates certain program features can strengthen or weaken outcomes, so the grant focuses on adding enhancements that are known to increase the likelihood of success.
Does this grant focus on starting new mentoring programs or improving existing ones?
Based on the solicitation summary, the emphasis is on improving existing mentoring efforts through strategic, evidence-based enhancements.
What types of enhancements does OJJDP want applicants to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose enhancements grounded in evidence and aligned with one or more of three strategies highlighted in the solicitation: parent or caregiver involvement; structured activities for mentor-mentee matches; and ongoing training and support for mentors.
What does "parent or caregiver involvement" mean in this solicitation?
It refers to building in activities, services, or engagement approaches that connect parents or caregivers to the mentoring process.
What does "structured activities for mentor-mentee matches" mean?
It means programs should not rely only on informal hangouts. Instead, the program should provide organized, purposeful programming and planned activities that support positive development within the match.
What does "ongoing training and support for mentors" mean?
It emphasizes continuous preparation, coaching, and problem-solving supports for mentors, rather than limiting support to a one-time orientation.
How should applicants justify the enhancements they propose?
The solicitation indicates OJJDP is looking for programs that can clearly explain what enhancements will be implemented, why those enhancements are evidence-based, and how they will be integrated into day-to-day operations to improve mentoring effectiveness.
Who is the intended population or outcome focus?
The grant is aimed at improving mentoring effectiveness for youth at risk of delinquency or other negative outcomes, using mentoring as a delinquency prevention tool.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a required match or cost sharing requirement?
No. The opportunity indicates cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility includes public agencies and units of government (state, county, and city or township governments), public school systems, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (including faith-based, tribal, and community organizations), and institutions of higher education (including public and state-controlled colleges and universities, and tribal institutions of higher learning). The solicitation also references "Others" as clarified in the official eligibility language.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including faith-based organizations, are included in the eligibility description.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible, and tribal organizations are referenced within the eligible nonprofit categories. Tribal institutions of higher learning are also included.
Are schools and school systems eligible?
Yes. Public school systems are included in the eligibility list.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are eligible, including public and state-controlled colleges and universities, and tribal institutions of higher learning.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 14, 2010, due by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates the opportunity was later archived on November 7, 2011.
What is the legal or statutory authorization for this initiative?
The initiative is authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-117).
Where can applicants get help with the Grants Management System (GMS) or submission issues?
Assistance is available through the GMS Help Desk at 1-888-549-9901. The notice also references email support through the help desk.
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