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Youth Justice

We are interested in supporting intervention and prevention activities that support youth who have any involvement with the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
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Richard Carrington Sr. (pictured in back of group, wearing dark gray jacket) leads Voices Against Violence, an organization whose mission is to proactively reduce interpersonal conflict among South Pittsburgh youth ages 4 to 24 through activities focused on prevention and diversion.
Richard Carrington Sr. (pictured in back of group, wearing dark gray jacket) leads Voices Against Violence, an organization whose mission is to proactively reduce interpersonal conflict among South Pittsburgh youth ages 4 to 24 through activities focused on prevention and diversion.

The priorities for our youth justice grantmaking are the result of local community-guided research and the Foundation’s on-going collaboration with community, nonprofit leaders and Allegheny County providers that serve youth impacted by the justice system. Specifically, we are interested in supporting intervention and prevention activities that:

  • Support youth who have any involvement with the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
  • Prevent and address disproportionate system-involvement of youth.
  • Support prevention and pre-arrest diversion initiatives.
  • Improve staff knowledge and skill related to best practices in intersectionality, trauma, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
  • Address a youth justice issue of emergent priority that prevents youth involvement with the criminal justice system.

Application Deadlines

Foundation-Directed GrantsApplication Deadlines*
Spring grant cycleMonday, Feb. 3, 2025 by 5 p.m.
(for funding decision after May 9)
Fall grant cycleTuesday, July 15, 2025 by 5 p.m.
(for funding decisions after Oct. 29)

*Dates above apply to most grant programs. If dates differ, they will be listed on the program page. Dates may be subject to change. The Foundation may adjust the timing of grants in consideration for funding.

Grant Guidelines

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Jamillia Kamara Covington
Contact

Jamillia Kamara Covington M.Ed.

Senior Program Officer for Education
412.394.2634

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