The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections announces the availability of $110,000 to support community-based programs to prevent and reduce underage drinking.

Grant proposals are currently being accepted for the Law Enforcement ($90,000), and the Community Coalition ($20,000) Mini-Grant Programs Application and eligibility guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from the IDJC website at www.idjc.idaho.gov or can be requested on diskette, email, or hard copy by calling 208-334-5100 ext. 413.

“In order to make Idaho the best place for children to grow up, we must promote the message that alcohol use by young people is unacceptable; reduce the availability of alcohol to youth; and improve the effectiveness of law enforcement,” says Nancy Lopez, Coordinator of the state Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws program.

The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is the agency designated by the Governor to administer funds received through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.