Youth Justice

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.
Foundation-Directed Grants | Application Deadlines* |
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Spring grant cycle | Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 by 5 p.m. (for funding decision after May 9) |
Fall grant cycle | Tuesday, 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.

Application Deadlines
Foundation-Directed Grants | Application Deadlines* |
---|---|
Spring grant cycle | Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 by 5 p.m. (for funding decision after May 9) |
Fall grant cycle | Tuesday, 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
How to Apply for Grants

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