Columbus: City Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Summer Youth Program Funding
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~ The City of Columbus has announced its commitment to providing support for vulnerable and at-risk youth in the community. This includes those who are disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and other related challenges. In order to achieve this goal, the city is offering funding to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that offer summer programming for youth between the ages of 5 and 18.

Interested organizations can apply for funding online if they provide programming during the summer months (May through September) and meet one or more of the following outcomes: improved academic performance, health and well-being, or enhanced career readiness and workplace skills.

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Priority will be given to programs that take place in or serve youth from the city's "Opportunity Neighborhoods," which include the Hilltop, Linden, Franklinton, South Side, Near East, Southeast, Northeast, Northland neighborhoods as well as the Far East Side and Far West Side.

A panel consisting of representatives from various city departments including Recreation and Parks, Neighborhoods, Education, and Violence Prevention will review all applications and determine which organizations will receive funding. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. Selected organizations will be notified in the spring.

For any questions or inquiries about this opportunity, please contact summeryouth@columbus.gov.

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