Creative Youth Development program

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Purpose:
The Creative Youth Development program is rooted in the CAC’s belief that arts learning is an essential tool for healthy human development and that it should be available to all young people throughout California. The CAC envisions that all of California’s young people are provided with meaningful, culturally responsive arts-learning experiences so that they can reach their full potential.
Description:
Beneficiaries of Creative Youth Development projects include youth from infancy to 24 years of age. All projects occur outside of traditional school hours, taking place in arts venues, community centers, school sites, and other youth-oriented settings.
- Children ages 0-5 and school-age youth are a priority for this program, with successful projects demonstrating the ability to cultivate positive social and emotional development, as well as promote artistic expression and creativity.
- Support for transitional individuals, ages 18 to 24, are an additional priority, with successful projects demonstrating the capacity to engage with transitional youth in relevant, dynamic, and innovative ways.
Examples of applicable projects include but are not limited to: arts projects in early learning, daycare, or foster-care environments; projects that support the transmission of traditional arts and cultural practices; youth leadership and mentorship opportunities in arts settings; and arts programming that supports workforce development and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Applicants must comply with the requirements below:
- Arts programming - Must have a min of 2 years of arts programming/services prior to the deadline.
- 501(c)(3) as applicant or fiscal sponsor - Non-governmental (municipal, county, or tribal) applicants must demonstrate proof of nonprofit status under section the Internal Revenue Code or section 23701d of the CA Revenue and Taxation Code
View the full list of eligibility requirements in the guidelines
Eligible Geographies:
- CA-based - Documentation of having a principal place of business in CA
Matching Funding Requirement:
Matching funds are not required for this grant.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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