The Department of Corrections (Department) and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG) of Maine is seeking to expand the community-based continuum of care for marginalized youth populations.
Donor Name: Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG)
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/05/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Through this RFA, the JJAG seeks to provide funding to support the work of small, racially diverse, community-based organization(s) that work with marginalized populations of youth involved in or at risk of becoming involved in, the juvenile justice system. To include youth of color, immigrant & refugee youth, LGBTQ/GNC youth, youth with disabilities and tribal youth. These communities have unique needs that are best identified and served with culturally competent responses from individuals who have similar backgrounds, cultural identity, religious affiliation, and have lived experiences.
Funding Information
The JJAG anticipates making multiple awards will be made from the $100,000.00 in subgrants ranging from $6,000 to $25,000.
Allowable Use of Funds
- Delinquency Prevention activities designed and driven by local, community-based organizations to engage youth and families in pro-social activities during out of school times that are culturally competent and/or gender responsive.
- After School Recreation Programs
- After School Arts Programs
- Gender Specific Programs
- Alternatives to formal juvenile justice system involvement for dispute resolution and/or community healing and accountability. Examples:
- Community Based Restorative Justice Programs
- Community Based Community Service Programs
- Community Based Education/Internship Programs
- Positive Youth Development that provides youth with opportunities to obtain, practice and retain skills for emotional management, critical decision making, and strengthening community and families ties Examples:
- Community Based Education Support Programs
- Community Based Internship Programs
- Cultural Enrichment and Growth Programs
- Cultural Brokers to help youth and families navigate systems and structures. Examples:
- Education around U.S. Cultural Norms
- Employment assistance and job readiness, including education around seeking employment (including internships) and preparation for expectations around job interviews and workplace norms.
- Financial literacy and life skills building, including money management.
- Support in navigating the state and local systems to better understand and access
services and supports.
Eligibility Criteria
Any small (less than 50 full-time employees), Maine community-based organization that is racially diverse and works within marginalized populations of youth involved in or at risk of becoming involved in, the juvenile justice system. Including youth of color, immigrant & refugee youth, LGBTQ/GNC youth, youth with disabilities and tribal youth. The organization must be providing support and services for a demonstrated need within these communities in that improves the well-being marginalized youth (up to age 24).
For more information, visit JJAG.
