Lancaster County is now accepting grant applications through its Juvenile Justice Prevention Fund. This annual grant fund has approximately $400,000 available to non-profit agencies who meet the funding guidelines. There is no minimum or maximum application amount.
Lancaster County has set aside funds through the Juvenile Justice Prevention Fund to provide prevention funding for at-risk youth. Funding is prioritized for programs that provide services to at-risk youth or youth at risk for entering/re-entering the juvenile justice system. Program priority has been given to the following qualifications:
- Youth ages 17 and under who are or have been involved in our juvenile justice system;
- Youth with high truancy rates, at risk of dropping out of school;
- Homeless youth without structure in their lives to enable to them to become productive adults; and
- Youth at risk of being removed from school due to documented behavioral issues.
Interested applicants should review the guidelines and application which can be found at: https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/283/Grants. To apply for 2021-22 Juvenile Justice Prevention Funds, please complete the online application by 5:00 pm on April 30, 2021. Please email Jenni Ryan at jryan@lancaster.ne.gov with any questions.
Established in 1859, Lancaster County is Nebraska’s second most populated county. Home to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lancaster County is a growing and dynamic community. In collaboration with the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County provides a variety of services for residents and has been nationally recognized for its cooperation and progressive attitude in service to residents. The mission of the Lancaster County Board is to provide sustainable governmental services for a healthy, safe and diverse community.
For more information about Lancaster County please visit the website at www.lancaster.ne.gov or call 402-441-7447.