Program Impact

Elevate Youth California has three funding opportunities in years 2021-2022: Standard Track, Innovation Track and Capacity Building Track.

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Standard Track

Focusing on policy, system and environmental change through youth activism, mentorship and peer-led support.

36 months
Up to $1 million
RFA released August 2021

Cohort 1: 26 projects = $21.5 million
Cohort 2: 32 projects = $29.7 million
Cohort 3: 61 projects = $52.7 million

Capacity Building Track

Focusing on strengthening the operational, programmatic, financial or organizational structure of community-based organizations.

30 months
$75,000 to $400,000
RFA released February 22

Cohort 1: 18 projects = $5 million

Innovation Track

Focusing on non-traditional methods for policy, systems and environmental change through evaluation.

33 months
$500,000 to $750,000
RFA released November 2021