Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI)
Funder: National Youth Justice Network (NYJN)
Overview: A leadership development program for youth justice advocates. The institute provides transformative leadership training and networking opportunities.
- 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
Program Components
Eligibility
Open to youth justice advocates (specific eligibility criteria available in YJLI Frequently Asked Questions)Contact Information
Amore Alvarenga amore@nyjn.orgNational Youth Justice Network
1200 G St. NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005-6705
Info@nyjn.org
- YJLI Frequently Asked Questions
- "All About YJLI" Instagram Live
- Recorded virtual information session
Additional Resources
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 Materials and Process: For detailed information about application requirements and process, applicants should:
Contact for Questions:
amore@nyjn.org
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants
National Youth Justice Network
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Youth Council Grants
Vermont Afterschool Inc
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
October 13, 2026
Barry Community Foundation - Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants
Barry Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Youth Tour Essay Contest
A & N Electric Cooperative
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 24, 2026
Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) - High School Grant Program
United Way of Tompkins County Inc
Amount
$25,000 total distributed annually
Deadline
October 27, 2026
United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship
Vermont Principals Association Inc
Amount
$10,000 per scholar
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Ready to apply for Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI)?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.