Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants

Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants

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

Overview: 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.

Geographic Scope

National (US)

Focus Areas

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

Contact Information

National Youth Justice Network 1200 G St. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005-6705 Info@nyjn.org

Additional Resources

• Youth Justice Action Month website
• Funding Announcement
• FAQs