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<br /> <br /> <br />YOUTH COMMISSION <br />AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />March 13, 2024 <br />Item 4 <br /> <br /> <br />TITLE: REVIEW AND ALLOCATE COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS IN THE YOUTH <br />CATEGORY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AND RECOMMEND CITY <br />COUNCIL APPROVAL <br /> <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br />This report summarizes the eleven applications received for funding requests under the <br />Community Grants Program in the Youth Category. The report provides a synopsis of the <br />projects and recommended funding allocations. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Review and allocate community grant funds in the youth category for the Fiscal Year (FY) <br />2024/25 and recommend City Council approval. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />In 1992, the City of Pleasanton initiated a formal funding application process for community- <br />based organizations providing human services and cultural/arts programs promoting the City. <br />These grant requests were reviewed annually by the Human Services Commission, with <br />funding recommendations forwarded to the City Council for inclusion in the annual operating <br />budget. <br /> <br />Beginning in FY 1995/96, the Community Grant application process was extended to include <br />both civic arts and youth services. The commission’s task has been to review submitted <br />applications in order to reach funding recommendations that make the most efficient and <br />equitable use of the limited City grant funds. <br /> <br />Fiscal Year 2024/25 Community Grant Program <br />The application packet (Attachment 1) includes general information, the mission statement, <br />funding categories, evaluation criteria, funding priorities, and limitations for the Community <br />Grant Program. Additionally, it defines the application review/evaluation process and clarifies <br />funding accountability. <br /> <br />Application Process <br />Applications were available online beginning December 1, 2023 and were due by 11:59 p.m. <br />January 19, 2024. The Youth Commission reviewed and evaluated the applications online in <br />ZoomGrants. The FY 2024/25 application process allowed time for agencies to prepare <br />applications, and for commissioners and staff to review prior to the March Youth Commission <br />meeting. All Youth Grant applicants are required to attend this meeting.