OpportunityTitle: OJJDP FY 2010 Strategic Enhancement to Mentoring Programs
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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).
Description: While research indicates that quality mentoring is a promising delinquency prevention technique, certain program characteristics and elements are moderators of its effectiveness. This solicitation invites eligible applicants to propose evidence-based enhancements that are among these moderators of program effectiveness. The three strategies include: (1) involving the parents in activities or services, (2) providing structured activities and programs for the mentoring matches, and (3) developing and implementing on-going training and support for mentors. This initiative is authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010, P.L. 111-117.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Email
GrantorContactText: GMS HelpDesk &lt;br/&gt;1-888-549-9901
CloseDateExplanation: Applications will be submitted through the OJP GMS system. Please go to https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/ to apply online.  Applications are due at 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 14, 2010.