Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (Government Grant)

The purpose of this program is to address the academic and social needs of children through school-based (coordination with schools) mentoring programs and activities and to provide these students with mentors. This grant focuses on youth who are most at risk of educational failure, dropping out of school, involvement in criminal or delinquent activities, or who lack strong positive role models. These programs and activities must serve children with the greatest need in fourth through eighth grades and who are living in rural areas, high-crime areas or troubled home environments; or who attend schools where violence is present.

Nonprofit community organizations, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply. Partnerships between local education agencies and faith-based or community organizations are strongly encouraged.