Sacramento Children's Fund (Measure L)

Sacramento Children's Fund (Measure L) is sponsored by City of Sacramento. Measure L, the Children and Youth Health and Safety Act, allocates 40% of the city's cannabis tax revenue to a city-formed Sacramento Children's Fund.

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Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Grant for Sacramento Youth The Sacramento Children’s Fund (SCF) is offering funding through its Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Program to support local efforts that provide recurring, unconditional cash assistance aimed at improving economic stability for eligible youth.

This grant opportunity, part of the City’s broader investment in children and families, seeks proposals from organizations and agencies that will help deliver meaningful, direct financial support to young people transitioning to independence. Applicants are encouraged to review the program details and apply to make a lasting impact in Sacramento communities.

Recording of Bidder's Conference SCF - GBI NOFO Sacramento Children's Fund Final Open Grant Awards 2025-2028 SCF 2025-2028 Grant Application now closed Sacramento Children's Fund Strategic Investment Plan In September 2024, the Sacramento City Council adopted the Sacramento Children’s Fund (SCF) Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).

Sacramento Children’s Fund Strategic Investment Plan (PDF) The purpose of the Sacramento Children’s Fund grant opportunity is to provide funding to programs and services for children and youth in Sacramento, from birth through age 24. It aims to advance goals outlined in the Sacramento Children’s Fund Strategic Investment Plan by addressing issues like poverty, trauma, and violence affecting the most vulnerable.

The grants seek to fund projects that foster positive youth development and violence prevention, prioritizing efforts that serve communities most impacted by these challenges. Watch the conference video here. Bidders Conference Slides View the slides for the Nov 14 Bidders Conference Request for Proposals Q&A In July of 2022, the City Council voted to place Measure L on the ballot.

On November 8th, 62% of voters approved the measure. This measure establishes the Sacramento Children’s Fund and will require the City to spend the equivalent of 40% of its local cannabis tax revenues (CBOT) on child and youth services. Measure L funded programs will prioritize children and youth most impacted by poverty, violence, and trauma.

2024-2025 Annual Report (PDF) Planning + Oversight Commission May 17, 2023, Capitol Public Radio June 14, 2023, Sacramento City Express Sacramento Children's Fund Measure L: Grant Awards (RFPS, RFAS, grants, ect.) The City will release a Sacramento Children’s Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) in Fall 2024 through the Grants Management System (GMS). A separate RFP for Guaranteed Basic Income will be released in the Spring 2025.

For additional questions please email, SCF@cityofsacramento. org Summary: The measure establishes the Sacramento Children’s Fund, which shall be maintained separately from the general fund. It also establishes a nine-member Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Committee, which will develop Five-Year Strategic Investment Plans, review performance and evaluation reports, and make recommendations to the city council.

These funds may only be used to engage qualified organizations to provide youth services in accordance with the current Five-Year Strategic Investment Plan, plus allowable administrative costs. The city shall select qualified organizations to receive Sacramento Children’s Fund money based on an open, transparent, and competitive process. What are the goals of Measure L?

Prevent and reduce child and youth homelessness Support the mental and emotional health of children and youth Prevent and reduce youth substance abuse Support the healthy development of children ages 0 to 5 Where does the money for Measure L come from? Measure L funds will come from local cannabis tax revenues (CBOT). Specifically, 40% of the City’s annual CBOT will be diverted to Measure L.

Does the Sacramento Children’s Fund supplant baseline funding? No. The Fund provides additional funding on top of the City’s existing budget allocations toward youth development programs. How can I become a Commissioner with the Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning + Oversight Commission?

Visit City of Sacramento Board webpage and scroll to the “Board Seats” section. If any Seat is accepting applications, it will be notated here. Apply to vacant seats for which you qualify What is a Strategic Investment Plan?

A Strategic Investment Plan, or SIP, is a planning document that outlines priorities and considerations related to how the City will invest available funds in the community in ways that align with the Measure. I am a youth, where can I find the services provided by Measure L? Summary : This Measure amends the City of Sacramento charter to include the “Sacramento Children and Youth Health and Safety Act” (the “Act”).

The chief purpose of this Act is to establish the Sacramento Children’s Fund to support positive youth development and youth violence prevention programs – such as services for homeless youth and foster children; mental health counseling; substance-abuse treatment, prevention, and early intervention; and after-school activities – for children and youth less than 25 years old. What is the Citywide Youth Plan?

The creation of a Citywide Youth Development Plan & Framework for Children and Youth Programs (“Youth Plan”) established expectations and indicators of high-quality youth development experiences and programs.

The original directive from City Council was to develop a plan to strengthen City youth programs by designing a Framework “to strengthen services for Sacramento’s children and youth through a strong alignment across all programs and a focus on quality which will, in turn, increase program participants’ chances of success in school career, and life. ” The Citywide Youth Plan was adopted by City Council in December of 2017.

Read the full Plan How does the Act relate to the Citywide Youth Plan? As with all City-supported programs for youth, funded organizations and their programs must align with the Youth Plan. Why does the Act include programs for people over the age of 18?

“Youth” is a term used to define a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, and while there is no standard age at which this transition ends, emotional and cognitive developmental shifts continue into a person’s early 20s. Implementation Timeline (PDF)