Youth Justice Innovation Grants

Overview:

Youth Justice (YJ) Innovation Grants are a competitive opportunity for county human service agencies (counties) to implement new evidence-informed practices or programs with short-term start-up funding from the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Only Wisconsin county human service agencies will be eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Counties may apply in partnership with other counties or tribes – all participating partners should be listed on the application. Contracts are tentatively anticipated to begin on January 1, 2027.

DCF's Bureau of Youth Services encourages counties to start thinking about the application process and program areas their county could benefit from.

Interested in past Innovation grant projects? A complete Innovation Grant Library can be found on the DCF Youth Justice in Wisconsin webpage (Innovative practice tab).

Anticipated Posting:

Quarter 2 2026

Anticipated Posting Site:

Youth Justice in Wisconsin