The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) seeks applicants from the art and technology industries to apply and submit proposals for innovating DYRS services.
Donor Name: Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $40,000
Details:
For applicants in the art sector, DYRS seeks proposals that provide an outlet for addressing emotional and/or problem behaviors through artistic opportunities that focus on enhancing youth problem-solving skills, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and other methods to foster resiliency.
For applicants in the technology sector, DYRS seeks proposals that introduce youth to skills such as 3D design and printing, coding, digital photography, robotics, social media management, game design, etc.
DYRS will fund selected applicants from high-performing organizations to conduct art or technology-focused programs in DYRS Achievement Centers on weekdays after school for youth ages 14 – 21. All submissions should reflect accurate expenses expected to be incurred during the extent of their program.
DYRS programming is at the forefront of a national trend in offering progressive, rehabilitative juvenile justice programming. The overall goal of DYRS programming is to help youth and their families achieve personal goals and milestones through the provision of a wide range of programs that emphasize individual strengths, personal accountability, public safety, skill development, family involvement, and community support. DYRS implements programming with the following three objectives in mind:
- To advance the rehabilitation of DYRS youth by connecting them to services, supports, and resources that help them reach their goals and developmental milestones;
- To enhance public safety by engaging youth referred in positive, developmentally appropriate, and structured activities that complement and enhance DYRS’s methodologies for the care and supervision of young people; and
- To create safer and stronger communities that support youth and families by investing directly in local organizational and human resources that are accessible and dedicated to strengthening young people and their families. Programming includes activities for youth and families in the achievement centers, secure facilities, and the community.
Target Population
- The target population to be served is as follows:
- Youth: Young people referred by DYRS.
Funding Information
- Quarter 2 Programming:
- Technology (Award up to $40,000): Seeking proposals that will introduce referred youth to technology-based skills. Proposed programs may focus on the following areas: 3D design and printing, coding, digital photography, robotics, social media management, game design, etc.
- Quarter 3 Programming:
- Arts (Award up to $40,000): Seeking proposals that will introduce referred youth to art-based programs. Proposed programs should provide an outlet for addressing emotional and/or problem behaviors through artistic opportunities to learn new skills, develop new talents, and express thoughts and ideas in creative and therapeutic way. Programs should also focus on strengthening a youth’s problem-solving skills, autonomy, self-esteem, engagement, mood, sense of purpose, social competence, and methods to cope with painful experiences by fostering resiliency.
Eligibility Criteria
All the checked institutions below may apply for these grants.
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations
- Faith-based organizations
- Universities/educational institutions
- Private Enterprises.
For more information, visit DYRS.
