Grant amount: $6,000 – $8,000
The purpose of the Youth Development and Culture Grant Program is to reduce the disproportionate number of minority youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system. Alaska Natives make up approximately 15% of youth ages 12-17 in Alaska while making up approximately 30% of these youth referred to the Division of Juvenile Justice each year. The DJJ recognizes the need to collaborate and team with agencies that have the cultural knowledge, community connections and expertise to enhance and strengthen its work with Alaska Native youth, families and communities.
The Youth Development and Culture Grant Program targets both a reduction in the disproportionate contact Alaska Native youth have with the juvenile justice system in Alaska, and an increase in the ability of the Alaska Native communities ultimately funded through this program to better develop and manage DHSS grant programs.
About YDCG
YDCG: History and Development of YDCG
Youth Development & Culture Grantees
The Youth Development & Culture Grant (YDCG) is a small bi-annual community/tribal grant that provides mini-grants up to $7,000 to community Youth providers (i.e., program managers, coordinators, teachers, etc.). Our goal is to reach youth in the age group 12-17 years to support the reduction of juvenile delinquency among Alaskan youth — next RFP to be announced (pending funding) the end of May 2019.
A Partnership Collaboration
YDCG: History and Development of YDCG
Youth Development & Culture Grantees
In 2011, RurAL CAP began a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to issue sub-award grants to rural, Alaska Native communities. Two main goals of this project include reducing the disproportionate number of minority youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system and increasing the ability of the Alaska Native communities to better develop and manage grant programs.
Request for proposals
YDCG: Bi-annual Release
Youth Development & Culture Grantees
Request For Proposals (RFPs) are released twice yearly and successful applicants are provided with technical and programmatic support throughout the term of each grant. Award funds of $8,000 are used to design, develop and implement community based, culturally centered projects that empower youth ages 12-17 to make positive life choices.
Request for proposals
Youth Development & Culture Grantees
If you have, any questions about YDCG, contact Amy Modig Wellness Coordinator:
The Resource Basket
This is a RurAL CAP affiliated program.