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Safe Communities for Youth Grant RFA

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

Youth Development Oregon (YDO) the 2026-2027 Safe Communities for Youth Grant Request for Applications has CLOSED. 
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:

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

Review the second Q&A document below:
Safe Communities for Youth RFA Questions and Answers - Version 2

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