OpportunityTitle: OJJDP FY 09 Strategic Enhancement to Mentoring Programs
Description: This solicitation invites eligible applicants to propose research and evidence-based enhancements to mentoring programs based on three strategies: (1) involving the parents and family in activities and services, (2) delivering structured activities and programs for the mentoring matches, and (3) developing training and support for mentors. Research studies and evaluations of best practices have indicated that mentoring programs that provide multiple modes of treatment addressing both individual and environmental characteristics tend to be the most effective. This initiative is authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-8.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Email
GrantorContactText: Jennifer Tyson, Grants Program Specialist, at (202) 305-1598 or Michael Shader, Grants Program Specialist, at (202) 616-2605.
CloseDateExplanation: This application must be submitted through OJP&#146;s 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 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.     The Deadline time has been extended from 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.  The deadline date remains the same.  The new deadline is June 15, 2009 at 11:59 p.m.