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Does your organization offer events or activities for youth in Kitsap County? We want to support your work!
As part of our efforts to prevent youth substance use, we are offering up to $3,000 in funding to help organizations create a social event or project where youth can gain coping skills, improve their mental health, and strengthen their sense of community.
Important Dates
Applications open Nov. 13, 2024
Applications close Dec. 11, 2024
Continue reading or go to kitsappublichealth.org/minigrant for more information.
Eligibility
We encourage organizations serving youth living in Kitsap County to apply. This can include coalitions, Tribal organizations, and non-profits. The organizations should be working with youth and/or young adults aged 12-20.
We will be giving special consideration to organizations and projects that:
Support or work with LGBTQ+ youth, rural youth, youth in transition (foster care youth, homeless youth, etc.) and tribal youth.
Focus on engaging youth with state and/or local elected officials.
Engage underserved youth in substance use prevention.
Organizations that receive a grant will use the funds to provide activities for youth that help decrease substance use. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Host an event for youth to learn how they can advocate for healthy choices among their peers.
Provide opportunities for youth to engage with local decision-makers.
Provide leadership opportunities to youth.
We can help with technical assistance in the implementation phase of the project. This help can include, but is not limited to:
Project management.
Research of best practices.
Structuring equity into your project.
Funding
The most funding that one organization can receive is $3,000. We request that organizations apply only for funding needed.
How to Apply
You can apply online, by mail, or drop off your application in-person at our front desk:
Kitsap Public Health District
ATTN: Aldrin Villahermosa II
345 6th St Unit 300
Bremerton, WA 98337
If you require a paper application, please contact Aldrin Villahermosa II (aldrin.villahermosa@kitsappublichealth.org) to request one.
Applications are due on December 11, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (mailed applications must be postmarked by December 11th)
(Información en español en la página 8)
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