Funding USDOJ Latin Youth Mentoring Program
USDOJ - Latino Youth Mentoring Program
Background: Gang activity in the United States continues to be a problem in many communities. Recent research has shown that young Latino males are more likely than other demographic groups to be part of gangs; not because of a predisposition to gangs, but rather because they tend to live in neighborhoods with greater gang activity. Research has also pointed to the importance of family structure, educational achievement, and involvement in work-related activities in eliminating law-breaking behavior.
Description: This solicitation focuses on developing and supporting a peer mentoring program that proactively reaches youth before they are recruited by gangs to develop and strengthen protective factors against gang involvement and other problem behaviors. Successful applicants will include local school districts with a demonstrable Latino gang problem committed to or already working with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other community
Eligibility: Grants are available to the following groups:
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) No: 16.726 -- Juvenile Mentoring Program
Grant Amount: up to $500,00 per organization
Number of Awards: 4
Deadline: 8:00 pm (ET), June 20, 2008
Links:
Full Grant Announcement: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/LatinoMentoring.pdf
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