Subject: Juvenile Justice, Youth Crime, Youth Incarceration, Youth Development, Youth Welfare
Deadline: Ongoing
“The Foundation’s Juvenile Justice Program supports groups working to end the criminalization and reliance on incarceration of youth in the United States. In particular, the Program makes grants to groups that are working to:
- Advance state policies that dramatically restrict juvenile justice systems’ use of incarceration and out-of-home placements and prioritize the use of community-based programs for youth;
- End the practice of trying, sentencing, and incarcerating youth in the adult criminal justice system; and
- Promote the fair and equitable treatment of youth of color who come into contact with the juvenile justice system.”
Funder: The Public Welfare Foundation
Eligibility: Primarily non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Amount: Unspecified.
Contact: Link.
