Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
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Other requirements
- Ages 18-25
- Formerly incarcerated in the Juvenile or Adult Injustice System
- Those directly impacted by foster care, immigration, and criminal injustice systems
Overview
Program Type: Paid fellowship for formerly incarcerated young adults
A one-year paid fellowship that amplifies the political consciousness, political power, leadership, and professional development of formerly incarcerated young adults ages 18-25 who are working to end youth criminalization.
Key Features
- Geographic Scope: Alameda County, California
- Focus Areas: Youth justice, policy campaigns, community organizing, social justice networks
- Commitment: 15 hours per week
- Start Date: January (annual)
- Support Provided: Transportation, access to technology, professional development
Eligibility
- Ages 18-25
- Formerly incarcerated in the Juvenile or Adult Injustice System
- Those directly impacted by foster care, immigration, and criminal injustice systems
Program Activities
- Attending training
- Receiving mentorship
- Participating in coalition meetings
- Attending events
- Participatory research (designing and conducting studies)
- Policy work and community organizing
- All activities are socially distanced and COVID-safe
Leadership
Mentors: Ray'Von Jones and Alex Diaz
Additional Notes
- Fellows can join while program is in progress
- Application opens in December
- Fellowship begins in January
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Fill out the application form on the Dream Beyond Bars page at curyj.org/programs/dream-beyond-bars/
- Required Information:
- Name (First and Last)
- Zipcode
- Confirmation that you are formerly incarcerated in the Juvenile or Adult Injustice System (Yes/No)
- Comment or Message field for questions or additional information
- Timeline:
- Applications open in December
- Fellowship begins in January
- It is possible to join the fellowship while it is in progress
- For Questions: Contact Dream Beyond Bars at programs@curyj.org
What Communities United for Restorative Youth actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 3
- Total given
- $33K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $10K–$13K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA; Berkeley, CA.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Released prisoners
- Youth programs
- Youth leadership
- Criminal justice
- Social justice
- Mentoring
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