Step Up Youth Activities Grant Program is sponsored by County of Tulare Health & Human Services Agency. Provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving youth under 18 in Tulare County. Supports activities and services that improve quality of life, promote positive youth development, and support gang prevention/intervention efforts.

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Press Enter or click Search to submit. The Step Up Youth Activities Grant (YAG) provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving youth in Tulare County to support programs that promote positive youth development, improve quality of life, and address the needs of at-risk and underserved youth.

Step Up Youth Activities Grant Program The Step Up Youth Activities Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve youth under the age of 18 in Tulare County. Administered by the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), the program supports activities and services that improve quality of life, promote positive youth development, and support gang prevention and intervention efforts.

Funding is intended to strengthen community-based programs that serve at-risk and underserved youth throughout Tulare County.

Total funding available: $50,000 countywide Funding per Supervisorial District: $10,000 Grant award amounts: $2,500 or $5,000 Limit: One application per organization Grant funds will be distributed in two installments: 50% after submission and approval of the mid-year report To be eligible, applicants must: Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Serve youth under the age of 18 Provide services within one Tulare County Supervisorial District Operate programs that benefit youth residing in Tulare County Preference will be given to: Programs serving at-risk youth Programs in underserved communities Programs that leverage additional funding or partnerships Mandatory Grant Workshop (Required) Attendance at a mandatory grant-writing workshop is required to apply for funding.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 10:00 a. m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 10:00 a.

m. (make-up session) Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency – Government Plaza 5957 S. Mooney Blvd.

, Visalia, CA 93277 Organizations that do not attend a workshop will not be eligible to apply. Grant funds may be used for: Program materials and supplies Food related to youth activities Equipment or resources directly tied to program delivery Free activities for youth in the community Funds may not be used to replace existing funding sources. Mandatory Grant Workshop: February 26 or March 26, 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 12:00 p.

m. April 16, 2026 (tentative) Board of Supervisors Award: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application Process & Submission Applications must be typed and submitted with all required attachments.

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Attn: Step Up Coordinator (Human Services) Required Application Materials Completed grant application Most recent fiscal year-end financial statement IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter Board of Directors resolution authorizing the application Completed Certification Form (last page of application) Detailed forms and instructions will be provided at the mandatory workshop.

All funded organizations are required to: Submit a mid-year report (January 2027) Submit a final report (May 2027) Demonstrate measurable outcomes and youth impact Additional Program Requirements Applicants may not contact members of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors regarding their application. Applications become public record once funding recommendations are placed on the Board agenda.

The program is administered in a nondiscriminatory manner in accordance with County policy. Step Up Youth Activities Grant Program Step Up Advisory Committee Application Youth Activities Grant Instructions Youth Activities Grant Application Youth Activities Grant Budget Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency