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EXHIBIT "B" CITY OF PLEASANTON Human Services Commission Guidelines Youth Proqram Grants 1. Applications from youth must be accompanied by a responsible adult/agency/governmental entity capable of providing liability insurance and guidance. 2. For projects targeted to "at-risk" youth, preference will be given to younger "at-risk" population. 3. Projects proposed must have a time line achievable for start-up within six months from time funds are allocated and must be completed within one year; funds not obligated at the end of the funding year will revert to the City. 4. Project must be considered wholesome and of identifiable benefit to youth, preferably in the long term and preferably to a broad spectrum of youth. 5. Project must have clearly defined goals that relate to youth development. 6. Applicants submitting applications for Challenge Grants or Loans must accept the challenge to raise the portion of funds needed and provide a realistic, clearly defined plan to accomplish fund raising. The City grant will be dependent upon the applicant meeting the challenge. The Challenge Grant will not be available to applicants until verification of fund raising success. 7. Challenge Grants must be of direct, identifiable educational or cultural benefit to Pleasanton youth and, preferably, directed to a cross section of Pleasanton youth. 8. All applicants must demonstrate need. 9. In an emergency need situation, applicants may apply for a Challenge Loan in conjunction with a Challenge Grant to provide the necessary match. 10. Challenge Grants shall not exceed 50% of funds needed. 11. All applications must be signed by a least three Pleasanton youth and a responsible adult or agency sponsor able to provide insurance required for the program and supervision required to assure health and safety of participating youth. 12. All youth grants or loans must be directed to a project that serves Pleasanton youth.