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Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI) runs on an annual cycle.

Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI)

National Youth Justice Network

Foundation Annual Youth Leadership Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

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

Open to youth justice advocates (specific eligibility criteria available in YJLI Frequently Asked Questions)

Overview

A leadership development program for youth justice advocates. The institute provides transformative leadership training and networking opportunities.

Program Components

Two retreat experiences (in-person and/or virtual)
First in-person retreat: June 1-5
Second retreat: November 30-December 4 (either in-person or virtual)
Program Graduation: December 2026

Eligibility

Open to youth justice advocates (specific eligibility criteria available in YJLI Frequently Asked Questions)

Additional Resources

YJLI Frequently Asked Questions
"All About YJLI" Instagram Live
Recorded virtual information session

How to Apply

Application Process

2026 Cohort Status: Applications are currently closed as of April 3, 2026. Applicants will be reviewed and notified in coming weeks.

2026 Key Dates:

Application Opens: February 2, 2026
Information Sessions: January 29 and February 5
Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
Interview Window: March 9-13, 2026
Acceptance Notification: By March 23, 2026
First In-Person Retreat: June 1-5, 2026
Second Retreat: November 30-December 4, 2026
Graduation: December 2026

Application Materials and Process: For detailed information about application requirements and process, applicants should:

Review YJLI Frequently Asked Questions
Watch the "All About YJLI" Instagram Live
Watch the recorded virtual information session

Contact for Questions:
amore@nyjn.org

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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