U.S. Attorney's Office For The Eastern District Of Tennessee Announces $1.3 Million In Department Of Justice Grant Funding For Youth Mentoring

KNOXVLLE, Tenn.  On September 11, 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee announced $1.3 Million in Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice, and Delinquency Programs (OJJDP) grant funding to support the mentoring for youth affected by opioid and other substance misuse.

• Knoxville Leadership Foundation - $650,000.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley – $650,000.

OJJDP envisions a juvenile justice system centered on the strengths, needs, and voices of youth and families.  Young people and family members with lived experience are vital resources for understanding and reaching persons involved or at risk of involvement with youth-serving systems.  OJJDP asks stakeholders to join them in sustainably integrating bold, transformative youth and family partnership strategies into their daily work.  OJJDP believes in achieving positive outcomes for youth, families, and communities through meaningful partnership and active partnerships, ensuring they play a central role in collaboratively developing solutions.

The awards announced above are being made as part of the regular end-of-fiscal year cycle.  More information about these and other OJP awards can be found on the OJP Grant Awards Page.  For more information regarding all OJP funding opportunities, visit https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities.

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