Sacramento Opens $17.9 Million Children’s Fund Grant Program to Support Disadvantaged Youth

The City of Sacramento is accepting proposals for the Sacramento Children’s Fund grant program, offering $17.9 million over the first three-and-a-half years. The funding aims to support the city’s most disadvantaged youth, with public agencies and non-profits encouraged to apply. Application details are available on the

City of Sacramento’s website

.

According to the

City of Sacramento’s official announcement

, grants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 per year are available, covering up to 3.5 years based on compliance. The application deadline is December 6 at 5 p.m. Submissions will be reviewed by the end of the year and must be approved by the City Council.

The Sacramento Children’s Fund, also known as Measure L, was created through a voter-approved initiative in the 2022 election. The fund aims to support young people in the city affected by poverty, violence, and trauma. It serves children and adolescents aged 0 to 24. A nine-member Planning and Oversight Commission has been guiding the fund through a Strategic Investment Plan since its approval in August.

Following the commission’s plan, the City Council adopted the Strategic Investment Plan on September 24, setting goals to address child homelessness and improve youth mental health. “We are grateful to the community, commissioners, and City team for their commitment to bringing Measure L to life through the Strategic Investment Plan,” said Youth Development Program Manager Rene Kausin in a statement obtained by the

Sacramento City Express

. One-fifth of the funds are allocated for a guaranteed basic income program for foster youth aged 18-24, with the rest divided between city agencies and community organizations.

Prospective applicants can attend two information sessions: a virtual Bidder’s Conference today and an in-person meeting at the Oak Park Community Center on Wednesday next week. For more details or assistance, the city’s grant team can be reached at

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

. Additional information about Measure L, the commission, and the Strategic Investment Plan is available on the Measure L website.

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