Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants
Funding Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
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)- Youth justice advocacy and awareness
- Community organizing and events
- Digital and in-person campaigns
- Youth legal system reform
Focus Areas
Contact Information
National Youth Justice Network 1200 G St. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005-6705 Info@nyjn.org- Youth Justice Action Month website
- Funding Announcement
- FAQs
Additional Resources
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Method: Online submission
Key Dates (2024 cycle):
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.
What National Youth Justice Network actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- 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
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