This initiative aims to provide positive youth development activities to young people who are at risk of involvement with or currently involved in the youth justice system. When schools are closed, young people need opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun. This grant funding is specifically designed to support community-based program providers in expanding their existing services during the summer months. Eligible applicants must currently provide services to youth and are expected to either increase the level of service or add an additional component to their existing programming.

Organizations that are eligible to apply for funding under this program ? Must be a legally established: nonprofit organization, which meets the 501(C)3 standards of the Internal Revenue Service and be registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs; for-profit youth serving organization; faith-based organization; unit of local government; or vo-tech or school district that are currently serving youth.

Applicant Bidder's Conference - February 27, 2025 - Register

Applicant Bidders Conference To assist candidates in applying for these funds, a virtual bidder’s conference, via Microsoft Teams, will be held on 2/27/25 at 10 am. Please read this NOAF and the funding application in its entirety prior to the event and prepare any questions you have in advance. Please note, the information provided during this bidder’s conference will not be made available in any other form to those who do not attend. Please register for the bidder’s conference here.

Deadline by which applications must be submitted

Applications and all required attachments must be received by 3:00 pm on 3/21/25.

The Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) provides funding opportunities through state, federal, or private funds.  These opportunities are released via a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Notice of Availability of Funds (NOAF).  Each funding announcement listed below details the specific services sought, requirements, and the application process.