Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley today invited non-profit organizations that work with kids and teens to apply for his annual series of cash awards that provide the young people of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop with constructive alternatives to crime and drug use.

The annual funds, which total $50,000 this year, are disbursed from Conley’s Asset Forfeiture Reinvestment Program. The program takes cash and assets seized from drug dealers and awards them to Suffolk County organizations that help young people avoid drugs, gangs, and other risky activity.

“Some of the best anti-crime initiatives are the ones that keep kids occupied in constructive activities,” Conley said. “Our community partners have given so much to Suffolk County and we’re proud to give back through this program.”

Award recipients are selected each year by an independent panel of county residents appointed by the district attorney. Non-profit organizations that wish to apply for one of this year’s awards may download an application from the Asset Forfeiture Reinvestment Program page of DA Conley’s website. Inquiries should be directed to Tanya Brussa-Pagan, Director of Community Relations, at 617-619-4131 or Tanya.Brussa-Pagan@massmail.state.ma.us. Completed applications must be emailed to her no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 19.

State law allows up to 10 percent of money from the auctions of dealers’ property and confiscated funds to be returned to the community. Under Conley’s leadership, the program has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in seized drug money to dozens of youth groups, community centers, and social service agencies.