To reduce juvenile delinquency and gang participation, improve academic performance, and reduce the dropout rate; through the use of mentors for at-risk youth. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: JUMP provides support for one-to-one mentoring programs for at- risk youth. An "at-risk youth" is, for purposes of this program, a youth who is at risk of educational failure or dropping out of school. A "mentor" is defined as an adult, 21 years or older, who works with an at-risk youth on a one-to-one basis, establishes a supportive relationship with the youth and provides the youth with academic assistance and exposure to new experiences which enhance the youth's ability to become a responsible citizen. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Local education agencies (LEA) or public/private nonprofit organizations. Both entities (LEA) or public/private nonprofit organizations must collaborate with the other to implement the program. Accordingly, each applicant has specified the nature of the relationship with either the school or school agency (if the applicant is a nonprofit) or with the nonprofit (if the applicant is a LEA). Beneficiary Eligibility: Local education agencies (LEA) and public/private nonprofit organizations. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and OMB Circular No.
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