Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2011 2981
Apply for OJJDP 2011 2981
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2011 Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Initiative" 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 Apr 8, 2011 and posted on Mar 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Small businesses County governments.
- 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). For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. Eligible applicants who propose to provide direct services to youth must serve youth who are younger than 18 years old. OJJDP welcomes joint applications from two or more eligible applicants however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2011 Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Initiative is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) designed to help communities strengthen or expand mentoring programs for young people with disabilities who face elevated risks for delinquency. The core idea is to support community-based mentoring partnerships or collaboratives that intentionally serve youth whose disability-related challenges can increase vulnerability to negative outcomes, and to do so using evidence-based mentoring approaches rather than informal or ad hoc models. Programs funded under this initiative are expected to translate proven mentoring principles into day-to-day practice by building strong mentor recruitment pipelines, providing structured training, and ensuring ongoing mentor support so mentors are equipped to help youth build on strengths while also developing practical compensatory skills related to their disability.
This solicitation sits within the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity category and is tied to CFDA 16.726, the Juvenile Mentoring Program. Awards are offered as grants, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and no stated award floor. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project cost as part of their proposal. The opportunity was posted March 30, 2011, with an original and final closing date of May 16, 2011, and it was later archived on June 15, 2011.
Eligibility is broad and includes states and territories, units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit entities), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions). A notable condition is that for-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, reinforcing that federal dollars are intended to support program delivery and infrastructure rather than generate earnings. For applicants proposing to provide direct services, the target population must be youth under the age of 18. OJJDP also explicitly welcomes joint applications from multiple eligible entities, but requires that one organization be clearly designated as the primary applicant for official correspondence, award administration, and overall management, with the other partners identified as co-applicants.
Programmatically, the initiative emphasizes mentoring models that are structured and intentional in how mentors are selected and prepared. The solicitation highlights systematic mentor recruitment, training, and support as essential, reflecting the practical reality that mentors working with youth with disabilities may need additional guidance to be effective and consistent. The mentoring approach is framed around helping each young person maximize personal strengths while also developing skills that compensate for disability-related barriers, which implies individualized goal-setting and mentor strategies tailored to the young person's specific needs and circumstances. Overall, the grant opportunity is aimed at building community capacity to deliver high-quality, research-informed mentoring that can reduce delinquency risk and improve developmental outcomes for youth with disabilities.
For technical help accessing the full announcement or navigating solicitation requirements, applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC) via email at JIC@telesishq.com, with published hours of operation including extended hours on the solicitation close date. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is OJJDP 2011 2981.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2011 Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Initiative (OJJDP 2011 2981)
What is the OJJDP FY 2011 Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Initiative?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), intended to help communities strengthen or expand mentoring programs for youth with disabilities who face elevated risks for delinquency.
What is the main goal of this initiative?
The initiative aims to build community capacity to deliver high-quality, research-informed mentoring that reduces delinquency risk and improves developmental outcomes for youth with disabilities by strengthening mentoring partnerships or collaboratives.
What type of programs does the solicitation want to support?
The solicitation emphasizes structured, intentional, evidence-based mentoring approaches rather than informal or ad hoc mentoring models. Funded programs are expected to translate proven mentoring principles into daily practice.
Who is the target population for direct services?
For applicants proposing to provide direct services, the target population must be youth under the age of 18.
Why does the initiative focus on youth with disabilities?
The opportunity is designed for young people whose disability-related challenges can increase vulnerability to negative outcomes, including elevated risks for delinquency, and who may benefit from mentoring that builds strengths while addressing disability-related barriers.
What mentoring components are specifically emphasized?
The solicitation highlights systematic mentor recruitment, structured training, and ongoing mentor support. These elements are described as essential so mentors are prepared to work effectively and consistently with youth with disabilities.
How should mentoring be framed for participating youth?
The mentoring approach is framed around helping each young person maximize personal strengths while also developing practical compensatory skills related to their disability, suggesting individualized goals and strategies tailored to the youth's needs and circumstances.
What is the activity category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
This solicitation falls under the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity category and is tied to CFDA 16.726, the Juvenile Mentoring Program.
What is the funding instrument?
Awards are offered as grants.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project cost as part of the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes states and territories, units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit entities), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are eligible, including tribal for-profit entities.
Is there a special condition for for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, reflecting that federal dollars are intended to support program delivery and infrastructure rather than generate earnings.
Are joint applications allowed?
Yes. OJJDP explicitly welcomes joint applications from multiple eligible entities.
How should a joint application be structured?
One organization must be clearly designated as the primary applicant responsible for official correspondence, award administration, and overall management, and the other partners should be identified as co-applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 30, 2011. The original and final closing date was May 16, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on June 15, 2011, and the closing date listed is May 16, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is OJJDP 2011 2981.
Where could applicants get technical help with accessing the announcement or navigating requirements?
Applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC) via email at JIC@telesishq.com. The JIC had published hours of operation, including extended hours on the solicitation close date.
Does the solicitation describe the kind of community approach it wants?
Yes. It is aimed at supporting community-based mentoring partnerships or collaboratives that intentionally serve youth with disabilities and implement evidence-based mentoring practices through strong recruitment, training, and mentor support systems.
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