Safe Communities for Youth Grant RFA

2026-2027 Safe Communities for Youth Grant Request for Applications (RFA)

Youth Development Oregon (YDO) is excited to announce the opening of the 2026-2027 Safe Communities for Youth Grant Request for Applications. 

The Safe Communities for Youth Grant intends to address, interrupt, and prevent the escalation of community violence impacting youth ages 16-24 at Imminent Risk of physical harm or gun violence. Efforts funded through this Grant provide needed support and services to address risk factors impacting the safety of youth. 

The required pre-application conference has concluded.

Please review the conference recording and side deck below:

• Conference Recording: 2026-27 Safe Communities for Youth Grant (SCFY)
  
• Side Deck (PDF): 2627_Info_Mtg_SCFY

Click the links below to access RFA materials: 

RFA Safe Communities for Youth.pdf

ATTACHMENT A - SAMPLE GRANT AGREEMENT.pdf

ATTACHMENT B - SAMPLE APPLICANT AND CERTIFICATION SHEET.pdf

ATTACHMENT C - SAMPLE APPLICATION NARRATIVE.pdf

ATTACHMENT D - SAMPLE PROJECT BUDGET.pdf

ATTACHMENT E - SAMPLE DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.pdf

ATTACHMENT F - PROJECT PLAN.pdf

Addendum 1 - Safe Communities for Youth.pdf

Review the first Q&A document below:
Safe Communities for Youth RFA Questions and Answers

To access the SM Apply Application Portal click the link below: 
2026-2027 Safe Communities for Youth Grant Application