How much funding does Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants provide?

Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants provides $1,000 - $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants offered?

Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants

National Youth Justice Network

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Criminal Justice

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

National (US)

Overview

Funder: Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) and National Youth Justice Network (NYJN), with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Up to 100 mini-grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 to support Youth Justice Action Month campaigns and events. Youth Justice Action Month is an annual campaign held each October where advocates organize digital and in-person events and activities to raise awareness and inspire action on behalf of young people impacted by the youth legal system.

2024 Theme

YOUth Are Worth It! — Amplifies investing in resources youth and communities need to create true safety, not carceral systems. Also uplifts the 50th anniversary of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), its impact, and the continued need for re-authorization.

Project Timeline

Projects can be held from August 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024.

Focus Areas

Youth justice advocacy and awareness
Community organizing and events
Digital and in-person campaigns
Youth legal system reform

Additional Resources

Youth Justice Action Month website
Funding Announcement
FAQs

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Method: Online submission

Key Dates (2024 cycle):

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Funding Decision Notification: Mid-July 2024
Project Implementation Period: August 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Application Details: Submit applications online (specific platform/URL not provided in source material). Visit the Youth Justice Action Month website for detailed application instructions, FAQs, and additional resources.

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What National Youth Justice Network actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

National Youth Justice Network reported $17K in grants for 2022 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2020: 5
Total given: $350K
Median grant: $70K

By dollars: New York 20%, North Carolina 20%, Minnesota 20%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Durham, NC; Minneapolis, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

The Gathering for Justice · New York, NY

To support state-based advocacy campaigns that educate policymakers and media about…

$70K
Carolina Justice Policy Center · Durham, NC

To support state-based advocacy campaigns that educate policymakers and media about…

$70K
Legal Rights Center · Minneapolis, MN

To support state-based advocacy campaigns that educate policymakers and media about…

$70K
Assoc for the Public Defender of MD · Baltimore, MD

To support state-based advocacy campaigns that educate policymakers and media about…

$70K
Juvenile Law Center · Woodbury Height, NJ

To support state-based advocacy campaigns that educate policymakers and media about…

$70K