PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Public Affairs Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
562.965.2839
Amanda.Recio@longbeach.gov
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is launching its first disbursements of Measure US funds via two rounds of community grant opportunities that will support youth development. A total of $225,000 will be available to provide summer programs for children and young adults between the ages of 8 and 24 in Long Beach.
“We’re excited to partner with our local organizations to continue investing in our City’s young people,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “These funds will help strengthen our youth service network in Long Beach and create stronger pathways for success.”
In November 2020, Long Beach residents passed Measure US—an oil production tax—to provide funding for public health, climate change and youth development efforts. In 2021, the Youth Fund was established within Measure US after being proposed by Vice Mayor Rex Richardson, supported by Sixth District Councilwoman Suely Saro and Seventh District Councilman Robert Uranga, and reviewed by the entire City Council.
“Youth development programs are critical to improving outcomes for young people throughout the City of Long Beach,” said Vice Mayor Rex Richardson. “This dedicated Youth Fund ensures that there’s strong funding to continue and expand this important work to make an impact today and long into the future.”
The Nonprofit Partnership (TNP) will manage the distribution of the first two rounds of grants on behalf of the Health Department’s Office of Youth Development. The grants will be issued to qualified applicants, including nonprofit organizations, informal groups, student and parent associations, school clubs and neighborhood associations that can help youth who are most impacted by COVID-19, chronic health conditions, crime and poverty.
Additional Measure US grant opportunities to support youth in Long Beach will be made available later this summer.
“The Measure US Youth Fund is supporting innovative grant programs that truly demonstrate the City's commitment to youth development,” said Health Department Director Kelly Colopy. “Using an intradepartmental and positive youth development approach, the grants will help formal and informal community groups engage youth in communities to lead projects that uplift the talents, creativity and innovation of young people in Long Beach. ”
The following grant opportunities are available for organizations to apply to:
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The Youth 100 Fund — Will provide mini-grant opportunities for formal and informal community groups to submit youth neighborhood engagement proposals. Award amounts will range between $500 and $2,000, based on the scope of the proposal. Examples of informal groups include student, parent and neighborhood groups without nonprofit status and formal groups are defined as entities with nonprofit status or fiscal agents. Only one award per organization will be given to maximize opportunities for various groups to receive funding. The Youth 100 Fund mini-grants application deadline is July 20, 2022. To apply, the Youth 100 Fund Mini-Grants Application Form is available online.
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The Midsize Learning Community —Will provide grants for nonprofit organizations undertaking work related to the goals identified in the Youth and Emerging Adults Strategic Plan (YSP), specifically those related to physical health, mental health, emotional wellness, planning for the future, community care and transportation. Grants will be awarded in the amounts of $10,000 for single organizations and $25,000 for collaborations between organizations. The Midsize Learning Community grants have an application deadline of July 20, 2022. To apply, the Mid-Size Learning Community Grants Application Form is available online.
About the City of Long Beach
Home to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health and Human Services; Parks, Recreation and Marine; Development Services; Public Works and more. The City also has a highly respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, 12 libraries, five golf courses, 169 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths and a Bike Share program.
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