California Consulting is pleased to announce the California Natural Resource Agency: Youth Community Access Program deadline has extended to November 16th for Public Schools Only.

California Consulting is pleased to announce the California Natural Resource Agency: Youth Community Access Program deadline has extended to November 16th for Public Schools Only.

Prop 64 Youth Community Access Program

Projects between 50-300K for youth (birth to 26)

Youth Community Access Program

Deadline: Extended – November 16th @ 5pm for Public Schools only

Summary: The funding priorities of the grant are:

1.   Projects that feature youth-led opportunities. Youth-led means projects in which youth are a participant in the planning, decision making, facilitation, and evaluation;

2.   Projects that propose resource awareness campaigns featuring youth and using youth vernacular; and

3.   Projects that empower youth to make healthy choices.

Possible projects are:

Programming Activities:

·     Cultural festivals and outreach events for youth

·     Youth-led outdoor skills workshops and classes

·     Youth-led outdoor experiences

·     Outreach campaign targeted at underserved communities to build community awareness of a natural or cultural resource

·     Youth-led volunteer stewardship programs

·     Free or reduced admission to a natural or cultural resource

·     Free bus passes to youth for access to resources

·     Language translation and interpretation services for youth

·     Outdoor cultural healing practices for youth

·     Workforce development and job training programs

·     Hands-on program to educate and involve youth in agriculture, cultivation, and farming

·     Training to increase cultural competency of program staff

·     Youth-led outdoor education programs

Capital Project Activities (Development and Vehicle Acquisition):

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