Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI) Fellowship

Funding: Funded: amount not specified; verify on website (program covers retreats, coaching, professional development). Who can apply: Advocates of color (Black, Indigenous, Latine, MENA, Asian/Pacific Islander) age 18+, residing in the 50 US states, DC, or Puerto Rico, with demonstrated commitment to youth/families involved in the juvenile justice system; open to graduate students and early-career professionals as well as impacted community members (requires nomination by two community members, not self-nomination only). Length: 6 months (June to December). Healing justice and leadership curriculum, coaching, professional development, and networking. Field: Youth/juvenile justice systems reform, advocacy and organizing. Deadline: 2026 cohort applications are closed; prior cycle opened Feb 2, 2026 and closed Mar 2, 2026, next cycle expected on a similar annual schedule (~Feb-Mar 2027).