Item 18 2025-01053 Sacramento Children’s Fund Grant Awards — Sacramento City Council, June 10, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

(e) Third Parties. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of Grantee and City and no other person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon, enforce, or receive any direct benefit from this Agreement.

(f) No Joint Venture. It is understood and agreed that each party is an independent person, entity or government agency and that this Agreement shall not create a relationship between City and Grantee of employer-employee, joint venture, partnership, or any other relationship of association. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or as the parties may specify in writing, neither party shall have authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of the other party in any capacity whatsoever as an agent.

(g) Interpretation and Exhibits. This Agreement is to be interpreted and applied in accordance with California law. Attachments 1 and 2, and Exhibit A if applicable, are part of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into as of the day and year first stated above.

City of Sacramento

By: ______________________________
Assistant City Manager
For: City Manager

Approved as to Form:

By: ______________________________
Senior Deputy City Attorney

Attest:

By: ______________________________
Assistant City Clerk

[Grantee Name]

By: ______________________________
Name:

Title:

Sacramento Children’s Fund

Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) is a public health tool that was developed to support natural disaster relief efforts.

SVI: Social Vulnerability Index | Place and Health - Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) | ATSDR

SEED/COI Map and Preference Points
Sacramento Children’s Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) for open grants awarded eligible applicants ten (10) preference points to programs and projects that serve youth in the opportunity areas identified by the Child Opportunity Index (COI) and the Sacramento Equity Explore Design (SEED) Geographic Information System (GIS) Tool.

SVI Map Overlay
MAP A below depicts the SVI index using pink cross-hatching on the existing SEED (dark blue) and COI (red squares) map of Sacramento. This map depicts the highest quintile of vulnerability (top 20%).

• The SVI aligns with the SEED and the Child Opportunity Index (COI) and expands eligible opportunity areas.
• 100% of eligible applications to the Sacramento Children’s Fund serve SVI identified opportunity areas.
• 70% of eligible applications serve only SEED/COI identified opportunity areas.

Map A: SEED, COI and SVI at 20% Overlay

Fund Goal Applicant Score Amount
Requested Amount Awarded Program Description Districts
Served
Pref
Points
Youth Violence Roberts Family Development
Center 107 $914,158.00 $731,326.00
Roberts Family Development Center’s Year-Round Youth Support Services aim to reduce youth violence and support mental wellness in Old North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights. Programs include expanded school-year and summer activities, youth employment, staff training in social justice, and weekly group mental health sessions for middle and high school students.
2 Y
Children 0-5 La Familia Counseling Center,
Inc. 105.33 $1,350,000.00 $1,080,000.00
The Aim High Program supports families with children ages 0-5 through three components: First 12, Tiny Steps, and Little Scholar Pre-K. First 12 provides in-home parenting support and classes on topics like safe sleep and car seat safety. Tiny Steps promotes toddlers' social, emotional, and motor skills through play sessions and behavior management workshops. Little Scholar Pre-K helps prepare children for school with parent education and a summer program to ensure a smooth transition to school.
5 Y
Homelessness Lao Family Community
Development, Inc. 105.33 $1,500,000.00 $1,200,000.00
Lao Family Community Development's LiftUp Youth Program will support 18–24-year-olds in Downtown Sacramento, focusing on those affected by homelessness, trauma, and violence, including LGBTQ+ youth, immigrants, and youth with disabilities. The program provides housing assistance, mental health support, workforce development, and violence prevention. Delivered at LFCD’s CARE Campus and satellite locations, the program aims for 80% of participants to transition to permanent housing, 90% to improve mental health literacy, and 80% to gain employment readiness skills, with 75% securing stable employment within nine months. 4 Y
Homelessness Sierra Service Project 103.67 $1,499,166.00 $1,199,333.00 Sierra Service Project proposes a three-year workforce development program employing 21 youth from Del Paso Heights and Oak Park to build six tiny homes, providing transitional housing for 48 families and supporting 96–144 youth under 18 in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Participants will receive training in leadership, construction, financial literacy, and career development to become community leaders addressing youth homelessness. 2, 5 Y
Mental Health FOOD LITERACY CENTER 103.67 $1,297,978.00 $1,038,382.00 The Food Literacy Center offers free after-school cooking and nutrition programs in Sacramento’s Title 1 schools, reaching up to 3,000 students over the grant period. The programs aim to combat childhood obesity and food insecurity by promoting healthy habits, supporting social-emotional learning, and fostering healthy cultural identities. This initiative aligns with the Citywide Youth Development Plan to enhance mental health and emotional wellness for at-risk youth. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 Y
Mental Health PRO Youth & Families 103 $1,257,283.00 $1,005,826.00 The MindOneSix Collective is a youth mental wellness initiative led by PRO Youth & Families, promoting healing, resilience, and leadership through culturally grounded, community-based programs. In partnership with local organizations, it will provide mental health education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to 440 high-need youth, with a broader impact reaching 4,000 community members. The program aims to boost mental health literacy and create spaces of belonging and hope.
2, 3, 4, 5 Y
Children 0-5 Waking the Village 103 $875,000.00 $700,000.00 Waking the Village seeks funding for 12 full-time, no-cost preschool spaces for infants and toddlers (ages 0-6) of young parents (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness. The preschool, located at Saybrook Apartments in a high-needs neighborhood, provides developmentally appropriate care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, supporting children's healthy development while their parents stabilize housing and wellness. The program focuses on trauma-informed care, ensuring safety and support during critical developmental stages. 5, 6, 8 Y
Mental Health Campus Life Connection 102.33 $486,470.00 $389,176.00 Since 1998, Crossover Physical and Mental Health Academy has supported underserved youth in the Sacramento region through basketball leagues, AAU teams, and after-school programs offering tutoring, mentoring, mental health support, and life skills instruction. A Sacramento Children’s Fund grant will help expand these services, providing up to 75 youth in grades 3-12 with increased access to these resources, including summer camps and community service opportunities.

The program aims to improve mental health, reduce substance abuse, and prevent youth violence. 5, 8 Y
Scenario #1 Community Based Organization Funding Awards Sacramento Children's Fund
Scenario #1 Funding Awards
*Modification to set aside $375,000 for Grassroots/Emerging CBOs *80% of requested award amount funded for CBOs

Children 0-5 Sacramento Literacy Foundation
(leftover fund) 102 $651,030.00 $414,395.67
The Sacramento Literacy Foundation and WellSpace Health are partnering to distribute 19,000 culturally relevant books to underserved children ages 0–5 in Sacramento. The project promotes early literacy, supports the Science of Reading, and reaches families often overlooked by traditional education systems. 2, 4, 5, 6 Y
Mental Health Project Optimism 102 $1,500,000.00 $414,395.67 Project Optimism’s Mentoring Sessions (POMS) support underserved 4th–12th grade students through culturally responsive, school-based mentorship focused on social-emotional learning, leadership, and academic growth. Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.
2 Y
Mental Health Sacramento LGBT Community
Center 102 $1,500,000.00 $414,395.67
The Center will create an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Training Program for MSW/MFT trainees to support an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Program for youth ages 13-24 in Sacramento. Services, including individual therapy, peer support, and workshops, will be provided at the main site and housing facilities. The program aims to deliver 500 hours of services to 30 clients in Year 1, improving mental health outcomes and increasing LGBTQ+ affirming providers. 4 Y
$8,587,230.00
Fund Goal Applicant Score Amount
Requested Amount Awarded Program Description Districts
Served
Pref
Points
Substance
Abuse We Can Work It Out Inc 94.33 319,672.00$ $75,000.00 The **Youth Impact Initiative (YII)** is an 18-month program serving 50 youth ages 12–21 in Sacramento, prioritizing those at risk of substance abuse and violence. It provides weekly harm reduction workshops, motivational interviewing, life coaching, conflict mediation, and job readiness training—delivered both virtually and in person at Always Knocking’s 47th Avenue office. The program aims to build leadership, resilience, and access to education and employment. By blending culturally responsive support with evidence-based practices, YII seeks to reduce substance use and foster safer, healthier communities.
6 N
Youth Violence Code 4 Hood Edu 93.67 300,000.00$ $75,000.00 The Pathways to Success program serves 100 youth annually, ages 12-24, from under-resourced neighborhoods in Sacramento. It offers three core services: an after-school safe space with STEM activities, STEM workforce development in EV Technician and STEM Accelerator careers, and trauma-informed mentorship focusing on life skills and career readiness. The program aims to prevent violence, support mental health, and prepare youth for the workforce over three years.
6 Y
Mental Health Arabic Language Education for
Everyone, Inc. (ALEFE, Inc.) 92.33 738,557.00$ $75,000.00 The ALEFE proposal aims to support low-income refugee and immigrant families in Sacramento through two culturally affirming programs: a Music Therapy Program for 90–120 youth and a Bilingual School Readiness Program for 40 preschool children. The Music Therapy Program, held weekly over six semesters (Fall 2025–Spring 2028), seeks to improve youth mental health by fostering self-expression and cultural identity. The School Readiness Program, running daily over four school years (2024–2028), supports children's mental, social, and emotional development by integrating their native language and culture into learning.
2 Y
Youth Violence
Communication and Education
Organization for Development-
CEOD

90.67 494,852.00$ $75,000.00
The program provides culturally relevant mental health support for Afghan youth and families in select Sacramento zip codes, offering services such as psychosocial education, trauma recovery skills, peer counseling, and safe space group classes. It will serve 120 youth through bi-monthly emotional wellness workshops, teach 30 youth coping strategies via the Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) program, and support 20 youth with peer counseling and group therapy. Two cohorts of Safe Space Group Classes (5–8 participants each) will address mental health, substance abuse, violence, and wellness. The program aims to promote healing, resilience, and community integration. 2 Y
Mental Health Starting Point for Refugee
Children 90 75,000.00$ $75,000.00
Starting Point United, will provide around 100 young refugees with soccer gear, bilingual coaching, and character- building activities. The program promotes physical and emotional health, language development, and social connection.

Community events and tournaments also help families build relationships and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.
5, 8 N
$375,000.00
$8,962,230.00

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL
Scenario#1 TOTAL CBO Awards
Scenario#1 CBO awards: $375,000 set aside for Grassroots/Emerging CBOs Fund Goal Applicant & Program Name Score Amount Requested Amount Awarded Description of Programs Districts
Served
Pref
Points
Youth
Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School
District-Homeless Education
Services Coordinator
106.33 $747,949.00 $747,949.00
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability. 4, 5, 6, 8 Y Mental Health
City of Sacramento-Sacramento
Fire Department High School
Career Technical Education
Partnership Program

99.67 $1,499,208.00 $1,499,208.00
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High,Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School. These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210,240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self-discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.
1, 4, 8 Y
Mental Health City of Sacramento-Sac News &
Review Building Conversion 95.67 $3,250,000.00 $1,500,000.00 The City of Sacramento plans to convert the former Sacramento News & Review building into the new North Sacramento- Hagginwood Library, but rising costs threaten to delay the project. The library will provide a safe, modern space for youth and the broader community, with access to technology, education, and collaborative programming. Aligned with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library, the project aims to empower underserved communities and foster learning, growth, and opportunity.
2 Y
Mental Health
City of Sacramento-Youth
Program Scholarship Fund-
ongoing funds

93.67 $1,295,000.00 $1,295,000.00
The Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF) provides financial assistance for under-resourced youth and families to access city programs and facilities. With a $370,000 funding increase, the fund will expand eligibility and increase participants from 750 to over 7,000 youth annually. This includes programs like summer camps, sports, swim lessons, and special events. The fund is available to 30 youth-serving organizations and supported by expanded marketing, outreach, and application assistance to ensure all eligible youth have access. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Y
0-5 City of Sacramento -Recreation
Explorer Camp Expansion 92.67 $1,003,175.00 $1,003,175.00 The Recreation Explorer Camp (R.E.C.) is a play-based program for youth ages 35, offering social, physical, academic, and emotional development in a safe, caring environment. Currently held at two community centers, the program will expand to five additional sites, aiming to serve up to 1,000 participants during the school year and summer. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 Y
0-5
Sacramento County Office of
Edu.-SCOE Early learning
program

90.67 $724,328.52 $724,328.52
SCOE Early Learning will support children ages 0–5 through early literacy and family engagement using culturally responsive approaches. Key efforts include expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to deliver books to 3,000 children in high-need zip codes and offering Joyful Literacy workshops for parents. Help Me Grow Sacramento will also connect families to resources that support literacy, mental health, and overall well-being. 5 Y
Mental Health
City of Sacramento-Sutter’s
Landing (28th & B) Regional
Park-Skate Park (leftover fund)
90 $750,000.00 $750,000.00
The 28th & B Skate and Urban Art Park project will improve accessibility and safety by replacing worn wooden ramps with durable concrete structures and repairing damaged concrete surfaces. Based on community feedback, these upgrades will support beginner and intermediate skaters and eliminate the $5 entrance fee. Once completed, the park will be open 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering free, safe, and inclusive space for youth to skate and connect. 4 Y
$8,962,230.00
$17,924,460.00
Mental Health City of Sacramento-Granite
Regional Park 90 $1,442,569.48
The Granite Regional Park project will replace a heavily used all-weather soccer field that has reached the end of its 15- year lifespan. Serving youth ages 524, the field is one of only two of its kind in Sacramento.Replacement is essential to prevent safety issues and maintain access to youth soccer. The new field is expected to last over 12 years.

Scenario #1 City of Sacramento & Non-City Public Entity Funding Awards Y
Scenario#1 TOTAL City and Public Enity Awards
Scenario #1 Total Grant Awards
$1,500,000.00 6
Fund Goal Applicant Score Amount
Awarded Program Description
Youth Violence Roberts Family Development Center 107 $914,158.00 Roberts Family Development Center’s Year-Round Youth Support Services aim to reduce youth violence and support mental wellness in Old North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights. Programs include expanded school-year and summer activities, youth employment, staff training in social justice, and weekly group mental health sessions for middle and high school students.

Children 0-5 La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. 105.33 $1,350,000.00 The Aim High Program supports families with children ages 0-5 through three components: First 12, Tiny Steps, and Little Scholar Pre-K. First 12 provides in-home parenting support and classes on topics like safe sleep and car seat safety. Tiny Steps promotes toddlers' social, emotional, and motor skills through play sessions and behavior management workshops. Little Scholar Pre-K helps prepare children for school with parent education and a summer program to ensure a smooth transition to school.

Homelessness Lao Family Community Development, Inc. 105.33 $1,500,000.00 Lao Family Community Development's LiftUp Youth Program will support 18–24-year-olds in Downtown Sacramento, focusing on those affected by homelessness, trauma, and violence, including LGBTQ+ youth, immigrants, and youth with disabilities. The program provides housing assistance, mental health support, workforce development, and violence prevention. Delivered at LFCD’s CARE Campus and satellite locations, the program aims for 80% of participants to transition to permanent housing, 90% to improve mental health literacy, and 80% to gain employment readiness skills, with 75% securing stable employment within nine months.

Homelessness Sierra Service Project 103.67 $1,499,166.00 Sierra Service Project proposes a three-year workforce development program employing 21 youth from Del Paso Heights and Oak Park to build six tiny homes, providing transitional housing for 48 families and supporting 96–144 youth under 18 in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Participants will receive training in leadership, construction, financial literacy, and career development to become community leaders addressing youth homelessness.

Mental Health FOOD LITERACY CENTER 103.67 $1,297,978.00 The Food Literacy Center offers free after-school cooking and nutrition programs in Sacramento’s Title 1 schools, reaching up to 3,000 students over the grant period. The programs aim to combat childhood obesity and food insecurity by promoting healthy habits, supporting social-emotional learning, and fostering healthy cultural identities. This initiative aligns with the Citywide Youth Development Plan to enhance mental health and emotional wellness for at-risk youth.

Sacramento Children's Funding
Scenario #2 Funding Awards
*No modifications made to grant award amount or set aside Scenario #2 Community Based Organization Funding Awards

Mental Health PRO Youth & Families 103 $1,257,283.00
The MindOneSix Collective is a youth mental wellness initiative led by PRO Youth & Families, promoting healing, resilience, and leadership through culturally grounded, community-based programs. In partnership with local organizations, it will provide mental health education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to 440 high-need youth, with a broader impact reaching 4,000 community members. The program aims to boost mental health literacy and create spaces of belonging and hope.

Children 0-5 Waking the Village 103 $875,000.00
Waking the Village seeks funding for 12 full-time, no-cost preschool spaces for infants and toddlers (ages 0- 6) of young parents (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness. The preschool, located at Saybrook Apartments in a high-needs neighborhood, provides developmentally appropriate care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, supporting children's healthy development while their parents stabilize housing and wellness.

The program focuses on trauma-informed care, ensuring safety and support during critical developmental stages.

Mental Health Campus Life Connection
(Leftover) 102.33 $268,645.00
Since 1998, Crossover Physical and Mental Health Academy has supported underserved youth in the Sacramento region through basketball leagues, AAU teams, and after-school programs offering tutoring, mentoring, mental health support, and life skills instruction. A Sacramento Children’s Fund grant will help expand these services, providing up to 75 youth in grades 3-12 with increased access to these resources, including summer camps and community service opportunities. The program aims to improve mental health, reduce substance abuse, and prevent youth violence. $8,962,230.00
Fund Goal Applicant Score Amount
Awarded Description of Programs
Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School District
Homeless Education Services Program-
Homeless Education Services Coordinator
106.33 $747,949.00
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability.

Mental Health
City of Sacramento-Sacramento Fire
Department High School Career Technical
Education Partnership Program

99.67 $1,499,208.00
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High,Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School. These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self-discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.

Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Department of Public,
Facilities and Real Property Management,
Division-Sac News & Review Building
Conversion

95.67 $1,500,000
*$3,250,000
requested
The City of Sacramento plans to convert the former Sacramento News & Review building into the new North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, but rising costs threaten to delay the project. The library will provide a safe, modern space for youth and the broader community, with access to technology, education, and collaborative programming. Aligned with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library, the project aims to empower underserved communities and foster learning, growth, and opportunity.

SUBTOTAL
Scenario #2 City of Sacramento & Non- City Public Entity Funding Awards Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks &
Community Enrichment-Youth Program
Scholarship Fund-ongoing funds

93.67 $1,295,000.00
The Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF) provides financial assistance for under-resourced youth and families to access city programs and facilities. With a $370,000 funding increase, the fund will expand eligibility and increase participants from 750 to over 7,000 youth annually. This includes programs like summer camps, sports, swim lessons, and special events. The fund is available to 30 youth-serving organizations and supported by expanded marketing, outreach, and application assistance to ensure all eligible youth have access.

Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and
Community Enrichment-Recreation
Explorer Camp Expansion

92.67 $1,003,175.00
The Recreation Explorer Camp (R.E.C.) is a play-based program for youth ages 35, offering social, physical, academic, and emotional development in a safe, caring environment. Currently held at two community centers, the program will expand to five additional sites, aiming to serve up to 1,000 participants during the school year and summer.

Children 0-5 Early Learning Dept SCOE-SCOE Early
learning program (Leftover) 90.67 $724,328.52
SCOE Early Learning will support children ages 0–5 through early literacy and family engagement using culturally responsive approaches. Key efforts include expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to deliver books to 3,000 children in high-need zip codes and offering Joyful Literacy workshops for parents.

Help Me Grow Sacramento will also connect families to resources that support literacy, mental health, and overall well-being.

Mental Health City of Sacramento-Sutter’s Landing (28th & B) Regional Park-Skate Park - 90.00 $750,000.00
The 28th & B Skate and Urban Art Park project will improve accessibility and safety by replacing worn wooden ramps with durable concrete structures and repairing damaged concrete surfaces. Based on community feedback, these upgrades will support beginner and intermediate skaters and eliminate the $5 entrance fee. Once completed, the park will be open 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering free, safe, and inclusive space for youth to skate and connect.

Mental Health City of Sacramento-Granite Regional Park 90.00 $1,442,569.48 The Granite Regional Park project will replace a heavily used all-weather soccer field that has reached the end of its 15-year lifespan. Serving youth ages 5-24, the field is one of only two of its kind in Sacramento. Replacement is essential to prevent safety issues and maintain access to youth soccer. The new field is expected to last over 12 years.
$8,962,230.00
$17,924,460.00Scenario #2 Total Grant Awards

SUBTOTAL
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description
CBO Youth Violence Roberts Family Development Center 107.00 2 914,158.00$ Roberts Family Development Center’s Year-Round Youth Support Services aim to reduce youth violence and support mental wellness in Old North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights. Programs include expanded school-year and summer activities, youth employment, staff training in social justice, and weekly group mental health sessions for middle and high school students.

City/Non-City PE Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School District Homeless Education Services Program -
Homeless Education Services Coordnator
106.33 4, 5, 6, 8 747,949.00$
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability.

CBO Children 0-5 La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. 105.33 5 1,350,000.00$ The Aim High Program supports families with children ages 0-5 through three components: First 12, Tiny Steps, and Little Scholar Pre-K. First 12 provides in-home parenting support and classes on topics like safe sleep and car seat safety. Tiny Steps promotes toddlers' social, emotional, and motor skills through play sessions and behavior management workshops. Little Scholar Pre-K helps prepare children for school with parent education and a summer program to ensure a smooth transition to school.

CBO Homelessness Lao Family Community Development, Inc. 104.67 4 1,500,000.00$ Lao Family Community Development's LiftUp Youth Program will support 18–24-year-olds in Downtown Sacramento, focusing on those affected by homelessness, trauma, and violence, including LGBTQ+ youth, immigrants, and youth with disabilities. The program provides housing assistance, mental health support, workforce development, and violence prevention. Delivered at LFCD’s CARE Campus and satellite locations, the program aims for 80% of participants to transition to permanent housing, 90% to improve mental health literacy, and 80% to gain employment readiness skills, with 75% securing stable employment within nine months.

CBO Homelessness Sierra Service Project 103.67 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 1,499,166.00$ Sierra Service Project proposes a three-year workforce development program employing 21 youth from Del Paso Heights and Oak Park to build six tiny homes, providing transitional housing for 48 families and supporting 96–144 youth under 18 in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Participants will receive training in leadership, construction, financial literacy, and career development to become community leaders addressing youth homelessness.CBO Mental Health FOOD LITERACY CENTER 103.67 2, 5 1,297,978.00$ The Food Literacy Center offers free after-school cooking and nutrition programs in Sacramento’s Title 1 schools, reaching up to 3,000 students over the grant period. The programs aim to combat childhood obesity and food insecurity by promoting healthy habits, supporting social-emotional learning, and fostering healthy cultural identities. This initiative aligns with the Citywide Youth Development Plan to enhance mental health and emotional wellness for at-risk youth.

CBO Mental Health PRO Youth & Families 103.00 2, 3, 4, 5 1,257,283.00$ The MindOneSix Collective is a youth mental wellness initiative led by PRO Youth & Families, promoting healing, resilience, and leadership through culturally grounded, community-based programs. In partnership with local organizations, it will provide mental health education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to 440 high-need youth, with a broader impact reaching 4,000 community members. The program aims to boost mental health literacy and create spaces of belonging and hope.

CBO Mental Health Campus Life Connection 102.33 5, 8 486,470.00$ Since 1998, Crossover Physical and Mental Health Academy has supported underserved youth in the Sacramento region through basketball leagues, AAU teams, and after-school programs offering tutoring, mentoring, mental health support, and life skills instruction. A Sacramento Children’s Fund grant will help expand these services, providing up to 75 youth in grades 3-12 with increased access to these resources, including summer camps and community service opportunities. The program aims to improve mental health, reduce substance abuse, and prevent youth violence.

Sacramento Children's Fund
Ranked Application List

CBO Children 0-5 Sacramento Literacy Foundation 102.00 4 651,030.00$ The Sacramento Literacy Foundation and WellSpace Health are partnering to distribute 19,000 culturally relevant books to underserved children ages 0–5 in Sacramento. The project promotes early literacy, supports the Science of Reading, and reaches families often overlooked by traditional education systems.

CBO Mental Health Project Optimism 102.00 2, 4, 5, 6 1,500,000.00$ Project Optimism’s Mentoring Sessions (POMS) support underserved 4th–12th grade students through culturally responsive, school-based mentorship focused on social-emotional learning, leadership, and academic growth. Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.

CBO Mental Health Sacramento LGBT Community Center 102.00 2 1,500,000.00$ The Center will create an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Training Program for MSW/MFT trainees to support an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Program for youth ages 13-24 in Sacramento. Services, including individual therapy, peer support, and workshops, will be provided at the main site and housing facilities. The program aims to deliver 500 hours of services to 30 clients in Year 1, improving mental health outcomes and increasing LGBTQ+ affirming providers.

CBO Mental Health Shine Together 101.00 6 398,501.36$
Shine’s Sacramento Young Parents Program supports young mothers (13–25) by promoting emotional well-being, healthy parenting, education, and financial literacy. Serving at least 30 annually, the 18-month program offers coaching, peer groups, child activities, and personalized referrals to help build strong futures for mothers and their children.

CBO Mental Health Al-Misabaah 100.67 6 2,975,000.00$
Al-Misbaah’s Empowering Futures initiative supports over 5,000 vulnerable youth (ages 0–24) in Sacramento through mental health services, STEM education, mentorship, and housing aid. Over 3.5 years, the program offers workshops, activities, and support to improve well-being, academic success, and community connection.

CBO Mental Health The Greenhouse 99.67 3 458,842.00$
The GreenHouse’s Project Youth Thrive serves youth ages 6–18 in North Sacramento’s diverse, low-income Gardenland/Northgate community. Programs include after-school support, summer camps, mentoring, internships, and leadership training. The initiative promotes youth empowerment, mental health, and violence prevention through holistic development and substance abuse prevention.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
Sacramento Fire Department Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division -
Education Partnership Program

99.67 1, 4, 8 1,499,208.00$
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High, Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School. These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210,240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self-discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.

CBO Mental Health 916 Ink 99.33 2, 3, 5 1,326,040.00$
916 Ink empowers Sacramento’s most vulnerable youth through creative writing and literacy programs that build social- emotional skills, foster healthy relationships, and support mental health. With the request from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, 916 Ink aims to support 12 AmeriCorps Youth Fellows (ages 18–24) and serve 550 youth through programs at the Imaginarium, the Inkpost at Michael J. Castori Elementary, and other partner sites. These programs help youth develop valuable skills and improve both short- and long-term mental health outcomes.

CBO Youth Violence Impact Sac 99.00 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 960,000.00$ The Sacramento Youth Initiative (SYI) empowers youth aged 12–24 in priority neighborhoods through violence prevention, advocacy, and workforce development. From 2025 to 2028, SYI will engage 3,000 youth with events, workshops, and support services focused on communication, conflict resolution, education, and healing. Partnering with local groups, SYI offers a youth- led, holistic approach to positive development.

CBO Mental Health Juma Ventures 98.33 4, 2, 600,000.00$ Juma Ventures Sacramento will support 220 low-income youth ages 18–24 at high risk of violence and disconnection from school and work through its YouthConnect program. Using the EARN, LEARN, and CONNECT model, participants gain paid job experience at concession stands, build financial and career-readiness skills, and are connected to long-term employment and education opportunities. This holistic approach promotes stability, reduces risk, and supports youth in achieving lasting self-sufficiency.

CBO Youth Violence The Regents of the Univ of CA (Davis) Office of Research Programs 97.33 6 1,464,898.00$ The Wraparound Program at UC Davis Medical Center supports youth and young adults recovering from community violence with up to 12 months of trauma-informed care, mentoring, and case management. Led by community-based Violence Prevention Professionals, it aims to prevent retaliation, promote healing, and address needs like mental health and housing for long-term safety and stability.

CBO Mental Health Stanford Settlement, Inc. 97.00 3 830,140.00$ The Teen Center at Stanford Settlement supports 150 youth annually affected by poverty, trauma, and violence. Offering drop-in services, small groups, social services, transportation, and workforce development, it provides a safe space for socio-emotional learning, resilience-building, and healthy development—helping youth thrive at home, in school, and in their community.

CBO Youth Violence The Ring of Democracy, Inc. 96.67 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1,441,647.00$ The Ring of Democracy’s Youth Power Initiative empowers underserved youth (ages 16–24) in Sacramento’s Districts 2, 5, and 8 through biweekly workshops on leadership, workforce readiness, and mental health. Serving 40 youth annually in cohorts, the program also hires interns and engages the community to prevent violence and strengthen resilience.

CBO Mental Health Saint John's Program for Real Change 96.33 6 714,151.00$ Saint John’s Program for Real Change provides holistic support for approximately 125 homeless youth under 18 each year through a residential program focused on healing and life transformation. The initiative aims to break cycles of trauma and homelessness by addressing critical service gaps, including transportation, support for neurodivergent children, STEM and extracurricular activities, afterschool supplies, family bonding opportunities, and a Junior Achievement Program for teens. These services promote safety, engagement, and long-term stability for vulnerable youth and their families.

CBO Mental Health Sacramento Native American Health Center 96.00 5 1,500,000.00$ The SNAHC Native Families Support Program promotes mental and emotional wellness for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children through culturally rooted, family-centered programming. It includes bimonthly “CIP and Me” classes for children ages 4–12, as well as the Strengthening Families and Positive Indian Parenting programs for families and caregivers. Activities focus on cultural connection, emotional development, and traditional practices, while additional support is provided to low- income families experiencing financial hardship.

CBO Youth Violence ReIMAGINE Mack Road Foundation 96.00 8 499,734.00$ SacYouth Inspired combines the SIP and Citywide Youth Development Framework with evidence-based strategies from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Resources for Action to reduce youth violence. Key approaches include connecting youth with caring adults through afterschool programs and mentoring, creating safer community environments by changing physical and social conditions, and improving youth skills through targeted support and interventions.

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City of Sacramento, Department of Public, Facilities and Real Property Management, Division -
Sacramento News & Review Building Conversion

95.67 2 3,250,000.00$
The City of Sacramento plans to convert the former Sacramento News & Review building into the new North Sacramento- Hagginwood Library, but rising costs threaten to delay the project. The library will provide a safe, modern space for youth and the broader community, with access to technology, education, and collaborative programming. Aligned with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library, the project aims to empower underserved communities and foster learning, growth, and opportunity.

CBO Mental Health Latino Coalition for Healthy CA 95.33 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ Gen-Z Visionary Youth Building Empowerment (Z-VYBE) is a trauma-informed program serving 20–30 BIPOC high school students annually at Luther Burbank High. Through weekly sessions focused on civic engagement, mental health, and harm reduction, Z- VYBE provides leadership training, mentorship, and peer-led campaigns to prevent substance use, reduce isolation, and build community. The program empowers youth to foster mental wellness and drive meaningful change.

CBO Mental Health East Bay Asian Youth Center 95.33 8 1,457,169.00$ The Luther Burbank High School Wellness Center aims to reduce mental health risks and improve life outcomes for at least 200 underserved students annually, including African American, Latino, and Southeast Asian youth impacted by poverty, violence, and trauma. The center provides life coaching, peer mentoring, and youth-led research to promote wellness. Key goals include improved mental health, higher educational attainment, and reduced disciplinary actions, measured through pre/post assessments, academic progress, and suspension data.

CBO Youth Violence Fitrah 95.00 1, 7 750,144.00$
Fitrah supports youth by addressing the root causes of harmful behaviors such as substance abuse and violence, recognizing that trauma often underlies these challenges. Through comprehensive programming, peer mentorship, and workforce development, Fitrah meets youth where they are and empowers them to envision and create fulfilling lives. The organization provides a safe, supportive environment that encourages resilience, learning through experience, and a sense of belonging.

CBO Mental Health Daughters of Zion Enterpryz 94.33 8 369,500.00$ The Changing the Narrative program by Daughters of Zion (DOZ) Enterpryz is a year-round initiative for youth ages 12–24 in South Sacramento. It offers biweekly in-person sessions, weekly virtual check-ins, and monthly field trips focused on mentorship, life skills, and mental health education. Aimed at preventing violence, substance abuse, and homelessness, the program fosters leadership, resilience, and community connection to improve mental wellness and school engagement among underrepresented youth.

CBO Mental Health Nu Art Education (dba Nor Cal School of the Arts) 94.33 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ NorCal Arts’ Theatre and SEL/Conflict Resolution Integrated School Program uses theater to teach K–12 students conflict resolution, emotional processing, and positive peer connections. Through a 10-class series combining theater arts with violence prevention, students engage in role-play, games, and exercises that build classroom community and reduce mental health risk factors. Expanding into Sacramento City’s Title 1 schools, the program will serve 235 classrooms and 5,875 students annually.

Teachers receive access to the curriculum, enabling continued impact beyond the initial sessions.

The program aims to build leadership, resilience, and access to education and employment. By blending culturally responsive support with evidence-based practices, YII seeks to reduce substance use and foster safer, healthier communities.

CBO Mental Health Mutual Assistance Network 94.00 2 826,600.00$ Mutual Assistance Network (MAN), in partnership with Ok U Go Foundation (OUGF), seeks funding to expand youth programming at the Robertson Community Center and Del Paso Heights Sports Complex. OUGF will lead year-round soccer activities, including a league with three divisions and weekly clinics, along with monthly workshops. MAN and OUGF will also co-host monthly Family Nights to promote community engagement and family connection.

CBO Substance Abuse Native Dads Network Inc. 94.00 2, 3 1,500,000.00$ Native Dads Network will implement a culturally grounded program to support the mental health and emotional wellness of American Indian/Alaska Native youth within the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento. Centered on the belief that “culture is prevention” and “youth are sacred,” the program addresses historical trauma and builds resilience through traditional practices, including talking circles and healing ceremonies. Youth groups and culturally defined, evidence-based trainings will promote coping skills and substance abuse prevention. The program also aims to strengthen policies, partnerships, and access to mental health services for Indigenous families.

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City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF)

93.67 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1,295,000.00$
The Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF) provides financial assistance for under-resourced youth and families to access city programs and facilities. With a $370,000 funding increase, the fund will expand eligibility and increase participants from 750 to over 7,000 youth annually. This includes programs like summer camps, sports, swim lessons, and special events. The fund is available to 30 youth-serving organizations and supported by expanded marketing, outreach, and application assistance to ensure all eligible youth have access.

CBO Mental Health iFoster 93.67 1 1,527,758.00$
iFoster’s Smooth Transitions program supports foster youth aging out of care by training peers as Medicaid-certified Peer Support Specialists to deliver skills building, resource navigation, and mental health support. This evidence-based approach ensures youth are equipped for self-sufficiency before exiting the system.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Code 4 Hood Edu 93.67 6 802,200.00$ The Pathways to Success program serves 100 youth annually, ages 12-24, from under-resourced neighborhoods in Sacramento. It offers three core services: an after-school safe space with STEM activities, STEM workforce development in EV Technician and STEM Accelerator careers, and trauma-informed mentorship focusing on life skills and career readiness. The program aims to prevent violence, support mental health, and prepare youth for the workforce over three years.

CBO Children 0-5 United Way California Capital Region 93.00 2 311,261.00$ United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) seeks funding to implement its Kindercamp program at two Robla Elementary School District sites, serving 80 children ages 4–6 annually who have not attended preschool. This four-week program prepares children for kindergarten by introducing them to a classroom setting and helping them build skills in literacy, math, social interaction, and problem-solving. Kindercamp aims to boost school readiness, peer engagement, and individual confidence before students enter kindergarten.

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City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and Community Enrichment - Recreation Explorer Camp Expansion

92.67 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 1,003,175.00$
The Recreation Explorer Camp (R.E.C.) is a play-based program for youth ages 35, offering social, physical, academic, and emotional development in a safe, caring environment. Currently held at two community centers, the program will expand to five additional sites, aiming to serve up to 1,000 participants during the school year and summer.

CBO Mental Health Black Youth Leadership Project 92.67 2, 5 1,500,000.00$ The Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment (MBSAT) program empowers youth with emotional regulation, resilience, and decision-making skills through mindfulness and evidence-based therapy. Serving up to 25 participants per cohort, the 12- week program offers weekly sessions in schools and community centers. MBSAT helps youth build self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and form supportive peer connections, ultimately aiming to reduce risk behaviors and improve long-term emotional well-being and life outcomes.CBO Mental Health Street Soccer USA, Sacramento 92.67 4 1,500,000.00$ The Soccer for Stability program engages 500–750 at-risk youth (ages 12–24) annually in underserved Sacramento communities through weekly soccer training, mentorship, leadership development, and job training to become coaches. Held at Street Soccer parks, schools, and community centers in areas like Oak Park and South Sacramento, the program offers free leagues, skill- building, and monthly mentorship. It promotes healthy development, educational and employment outcomes, and reduces the impact of violence, trauma, and substance abuse by providing supportive relationships and career pathways in coaching.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Arabic Language Education for Everyone, Inc. (ALEFE, Inc.) 92.33 2 738,557.00$ The ALEFE proposal supports low-income refugee and immigrant families in Sacramento with two programs: a weekly Music Therapy Program for 90–120 youth over six semesters (2025–2028) to enhance mental health and cultural identity, and a daily Bilingual School Readiness Program for 40 preschoolers over four years (2024–2028) that promotes mental, social, and emotional development through native language and cultural integration.

CBO Homelessness United Way California Capital Region 92.00 2 1,749,110.00$ UWCCR seeks funding to launch an Enhanced Care Management program in Sacramento County for transition-aged youth and families with children experiencing homelessness, especially in Del Paso Heights and Oak Park. The program provides case management and coordinated care for households with disabled adults through clinical staff, offering weekly support at accessible community locations. It aims to serve 105 households annually.

CBO Mental Health City Year, Inc DBA City Year Sacramento 91.67 5, 6, 8, 4 750,000.00$ City Year Sacramento partners with Sacramento City Unified School District to deliver the Whole School Whole Child program in six under-resourced schools, supporting over 3,000 students in Oak Park, Seavey Circle, and South Sacramento. AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches, offering academic and social-emotional support through classroom help, interventions, afterschool programs, and schoolwide activities. The program promotes student growth and resilience while preparing AmeriCorps members (ages 18–25) with career skills and encouraging ongoing community engagement.

CBO Youth Violence Voice of the Youth 91.67 5 975,000.00$ The Work Experience and Youth Development Program serves 30–40 underserved Sacramento youth (ages 13–25) annually, offering mentorship, workforce training, mental health support, and leadership development. Participants engage in paid internships, workshops, and community service to build resilience and skills like financial literacy and STEM. Based in Oak Park, the program includes weekly sessions, quarterly stipends, and partnerships providing job and offsite opportunities.

CBO Mental Health Peachtree Healthcare 91.33 3 3,537,402.00$ Peach Tree served 36,368 patients in 2023, focusing on low-income, uninsured, or underinsured children in Sacramento. They provide comprehensive, integrated care—including medical, behavioral health, dental, vision, addiction treatment, HIV/PrEP, case management, pharmacy, and prenatal services—regardless of ability to pay. By addressing poverty-related health barriers, Peach Tree supports the mental health and wellness of underserved youth in the community.

CBO Children 0-5 Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento 91.00 2 741,632.00$ The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento’s Sprouts Trauma-Informed Care Preschool serves young children facing behavioral challenges due to trauma, neglect, or poverty—barriers that prevent them from attending traditional preschool programs.

Located on CRH’s secure, park-like campus, Sprouts offers weekday programming with transportation and on-site meals. Funding will expand enrollment, hire specialized staff, and improve facilities, including a new playground and HVAC upgrades. The program promotes school readiness, emotional stability, and developmental growth in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

CBO Mental Health Sojourner Truth African Heritage Musuem 91.00 5 1,204,449.00$ This workforce and cultural education program serves 12 youth (ages 16–24) at a local museum through summer sessions on Black history, communication, and public engagement. It features a recruitment fair, staff professional development, bi-monthly public tours, and monthly workshops for youth, parents, and educators. The program builds cultural pride, empathy, and self- esteem while reducing disruptive behavior by connecting youth to Black history in a supportive, peer-focused setting.

CBO Mental Health Folsom Cordova Community Partnership 91.00 1 1,500,000.00$ The Family Support Services project by Folsom Cordova Community Partnership supports 300 vulnerable students at H. Allen Hight Elementary in North Natomas, including African American, foster, unhoused, and refugee youth. It provides housing help, mental health care, violence and substance abuse prevention, and early childhood support through weekly case management, monthly workshops, and cultural events. The program aims to reduce homelessness, improve mental health, promote development, and foster inclusion, enhancing family stability, emotional well-being, and community engagement.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5 Early Learning Dept SCOE 90.67 5 724,328.52$ SCOE Early Learning will support children ages 0–5 through early literacy and family engagement using culturally responsive approaches. Key efforts include expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to deliver books to 3,000 children in high-need zip codes and offering Joyful Literacy workshops for parents. Help Me Grow Sacramento will also connect families to resources that support literacy, mental health, and overall well-being.

CBO Mental Health Mutual Housing 90.67 2, 474,000.00$
The MVP Youth Program by Mutual Housing California serves 120 youth ages 5–24 in Sacramento’s Opportunity Neighborhoods, promoting mental health, substance use prevention, and emotional wellness. Through 10-week spring and summer sessions in partnership with Vocal Justice and EcoRise, participants engage in age-specific tracks focused on social justice, civic engagement, and climate projects. The program builds coping skills, mental health awareness, and empowerment from early childhood to career readiness.

CBO Mental Health Ukrainian American House (UA House) 90.67 4 427,032.00$ Ukrainian American House (UA House) supports Slavic refugee youth and families in Sacramento impacted by poverty, war, and trauma. Expanding access to include asylum-seeking children, the program will provide basic needs support to 96 participants annually, host 24 youth events, and reach 150 individuals through educational outreach. With services offered five days a week and bi-weekly events, UA House aims to improve mental health, housing stability, parenting, and resilience across the Slavic refugee community.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Communication and Education Organization for Development- CEOD 90.67 2 494,852.00$ The program offers culturally relevant mental health support to Afghan youth and families in select Sacramento areas, serving 120 youth with bi-monthly wellness workshops. It provides coping skills training (SPR) for 30 youth, peer counseling and group therapy for 20, and Safe Space Group Classes addressing mental health, substance abuse, and wellness. The program promotes healing, resilience, and community integration.

CBO Youth Violence California Center for Civic Participation 90.33 2, 6, 7, 8 1,159,960.00$ The program offers a nine-month workshop series for youth ages 13–26 across Sacramento, aiming to reduce violence and improve mental health by engaging them in democracy within a supportive environment. Two weekly cohorts in North and South Sacramento meet for two-hour sessions plus optional office hours, promoting civic learning, emotional wellness, and community connection.City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment -
The 28th & B Skate and Urban Art Park

90.00 6 750,000.00$
The 28th & B Skate and Urban Art Park project will improve accessibility and safety by replacing worn wooden ramps with durable concrete structures and repairing damaged concrete surfaces. Based on community feedback, these upgrades will support beginner and intermediate skaters and eliminate the $5 entrance fee. Once completed, the park will be open 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering free, safe, and inclusive space for youth to skate and connect.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Starting Point for Refugee Children 90.00 5, 8 75,000.00$ Starting Point United, will provide around 100 young refugees with soccer gear, bilingual coaching, and character-building activities. The program promotes physical and emotional health, language development, and social connection. Community events and tournaments also help families build relationships and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.

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City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment -
Granite Regional Park

90.00 4 1,500,000.00$
The Granite Regional Park project will replace a heavily used all-weather soccer field that has reached the end of its 15-year lifespan. Serving youth ages 524, the field is one of only two of its kind in Sacramento.Replacement is essential to prevent safety issues and maintain access to youth soccer. The new field is expected to last over 12 years.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Grant Drumline Music Association 89.67 1, 2 225,000.00$ The Grant Drum Line Music Association empowers 100+ at-risk youth annually in Del Paso Heights through daily drumming rehearsals, tutoring, performances, workshops, and cultural trips. It promotes mental health, leadership, and academic success—including a 100% graduation rate—by providing instruments, Chromebooks, and a supportive community that builds resilience and confidence.

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City of Sacramento, Department of Public, Facilities and Real Property Management, Division -
Martin Luther King Jr. Library

89.33 8 3,600,000.00$
The City of Sacramento plans to remodel the Martin Luther King Jr. Library to better serve over 25,000 annual visitors with modern technology, expanded youth programs, and community spaces. Rising costs threaten the project, which aims to transform the library into a vibrant hub for learning and connection in the underserved Oak Park neighborhood. This effort aligns with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library and honors Dr. Kings legacy by promoting opportunity, education, and community growth.

CBO Mental Health Save Family Foundation 89.33 2, 4 809,410.00$ Save Family Foundation’s Empowering Futures supports the mental health and resilience of 60 Sacramento youth (ages 12–24) annually through bi-monthly group workshops and individual therapy. Located in District 4, the program builds coping skills, promotes healthy relationships, and offers service referrals, achieving improved mental health.

CBO Youth Violence Cristo Rey High School Sacramento 89.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ CRHSS supports the educational advancement of youth from diverse backgrounds by offering a safe, drug- and gang-free private school environment focused on college and career success. Through its Work Study program, 351 economically disadvantaged high school students receive hands-on workforce training while earning over half the cost of their education. The program prepares first-generation graduates to be college-ready and career-prepared, offering a transformative path to a brighter future.

CBO Mental Health Sierra Nevada Journeys 88.67 3 499,781.10$ Sierra Nevada Journeys will implement “Classrooms Unleashed” and “Leadership on the Lawn” to serve 3,300 Sacramento-area students over two years, focusing on underserved communities. These programs combine outdoor and STEM education with social-emotional learning (SEL), leadership development, teamwork, and trauma-informed practices. Students will build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through hands-on activities in natural settings. Pre- and post-assessments will track improvements in SEL, science knowledge, and comfort in nature.

CBO Homelessness Wind Youth Services, Inc. 88.33 4, 5 1,415,475.00$ Wind Youth Services supports homeless and underserved youth ages 12–24 in Sacramento through a downtown Drop-in Center offering daily meals, case management, and basic needs. The organization also operates Common Ground, an emergency shelter for youth ages 18–24, which will expand to 24/7 operations under this program. Expanded funding will increase intensive case management, helping youth transition from crisis to stability and long-term housing, promoting self-sufficiency and improved well-being.

CBO Mental Health Improve Your Tomorrow 88.33 1, 2, 8 1,358,102.00$ Improve Your Tomorrow plans to expand wraparound mentorship and academic support for 600 youth annually (7th grade through college) in Opportunity Zones 2 and 5. Mentors will serve 300 middle/high school students and 300 college students. A new 7,500 sq. ft. College Success Center near Del Paso Heights will provide daily mental health care, tutoring, and career services, advancing IYT’s mission to close equity gaps and reduce violence for young men of color.

CBO Mental Health Sacramento Youth Center 88.00 2 1,500,000.00$ This program will serve 600 youth ages 14–24 in North Sacramento through a drop-in center open six days a week. Certified Peer Specialists with lived experience will provide substance use prevention and early intervention services, including case management, brief interventions, peer groups, and referrals. The program aims to shift perceptions around substance use, train youth peer mentors, and improve overall wellness using SAMHSA’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness.

CBO Mental Health Filipino Community of Sacramento 88.00 6, 8 1,535,175.00$ The Bayanihan Project, led by the Filipino Community of Sacramento and Vicinity, is a five-year initiative serving over 25,000 Filipino youth (up to age 24) in South Sacramento. The project offers culturally responsive programming focused on leadership development, mental health and wellness, art and cultural education, and direct economic support for low-income families.

Services will be delivered daily at the soon-to-open Filipino Community Center, aiming to promote equity and empower Filipino youth to thrive.

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City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment-
YPCE Stipend-Based Programming

88.00 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 631,650.00$
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) offers stipend-based programs for youth ages 6-18 to develop life skills and prepare for future employment. Programs like Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Prime Time Teen, Junior Rec Aide, Junior Lifeguard, and Community Center Community Service Projects build upon each other, providing compensation and certificates for meeting program requirements such as attendance, community service, and mock interviews. These programs are offered seasonally at various YPCE community centers and pools across the city.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Native sisters' Circle 87.67 6 1,500,000.00$ Native Sisters Circle’s Healing Through Language and Leadership program supports up to 50 Native youth annually in Sacramento, with a focus on tribal girls. Through bi-weekly workshops, leadership development, and cultural activities like language revitalization and storytelling, the program promotes mental wellness, self-advocacy, and cultural identity. It addresses the unique challenges faced by Native youth, creating a safe space for healing, resilience, and long-term empowerment.

CBO Youth Violence Center for Land-Based Learning 87.67 2, 8 1,436,775.00$ The Urban Ag Internship (UAI) is a year-long, paid program for students at Grant Union and Luther Burbank High Schools, providing 24 interns annually with 300 hours of hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and over 40 hours of workforce and life skills training. The program includes garden projects, leadership workshops, and industry exposure, while also reaching 200 additional students through career panels and classroom activities. UAI fosters self-confidence, community connection, and personal growth through meaningful, land-based learning experiences.

CBO Homelessness Waking the Village - Creation District 87.00 4 750,000.00$ Waking the Village’s Creation District is a downtown Sacramento drop-in center for homeless youth, offering arts and music programs that build trust and connect participants to housing, jobs, and wellness services. In 2024, it served 353 youth and aims to reach 500, provide 600 arts workshops, 900 music sessions, connect 350 to services, and train youth as paid peer leaders.

Weekly Youth Action Board meetings empower youth to address systemic barriers and drive change.

CBO Mental Health Lutheran Social Services of Northern California 87.00 5 1,500,000.00$ The Working Connections program will provide behavioral health and wellness services to transitional-age youth in Sacramento, aiming to enhance life skills, employment readiness, and emotional intelligence. Focused on long-term wellness, the program addresses the critical need for mental health support among disenfranchised youth in the wake of the pandemic.

CBO Mental Health Three Sisters Garden 86.67 4 1,497,004.00$ The Youth Workforce Development Program by Three Sisters Garden serves justice-involved and underemployed youth ages 16–24 in South Sacramento. Held three times annually, the 12-week hands-on training immerses 60 youth per year in sustainable farming, leadership development, and Indigenous practices. Participants gain certified training, mental health support, and employment assistance. The program aims for an 80% completion rate and seeks to place 67% of graduates into jobs, internships, or credentialed opportunities in agriculture.

CBO Mental Health Department of Sound 86.00 2, 5, 6 1,383,462.00$ The program supports families and child care providers in Sacramento’s highest-need zip codes with parent workshops, referrals, screenings, and father-focused training. For providers, it offers training, licensure support, coaching, E-STEAM literacy, and financial incentives for 30 annually. This strengthens early literacy, emotional development, and long-term child care quality.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Musical Instruments N Kids Hands 86.00 4 630,000.00$ Musical Instruments N Kids Hands (M.I.N.K.H.) engages underserved youth ages 8–24 at 4–5 Sacramento school and community sites through weekly 4-hour sessions. Serving up to 150 students per site, the program uses music to promote creativity, teamwork, emotional wellness, and exploration of S.T.E.A.M. careers. Outcomes include increased student engagement, enhanced emotional well-being, and exposure to educational and career pathways.

CBO Mental Health GAP (Gang Awareness and Prevention) - VOSS (Victory Outreach South Sacramento) 85.67 5, 6, 8 614,653.00$
GAP-VOSS will deliver a trauma-informed, healing-centered youth development program for 70 youth annually, ages 14–24, in South Sacramento. Focused on mental wellness and violence prevention, the program includes weekly tutoring, mentoring, life skills workshops, and employment support. It aims to build resilience, reduce shame, and address depression and suicidal ideation, especially among gang-involved youth. Services will be offered at local schools and GAP-VOSS offices.

CBO Children 0-5 Child Action, Inc. 85.33 2, 3, 5 1,500,000.00$ The program supports families and child care providers in Sacramento’s highest-need zip codes with parent workshops, referrals, screenings, and father-focused training. For providers, it offers training, licensure support, coaching, E-STEAM literacy, and financial incentives for 30 annually. This strengthens early literacy, emotional development, and long-term child care quality.

CBO Children 0-5 Single Mom Strong, Inc 85.33 2 283,995.00$ Single Mom Strong (SMS), in partnership with HeartLand Child and Family Services, will open a new EmpowerME Preschool & Childcare center in Del Paso Heights to serve 60 children daily, year-round. Focused on supporting low-income single mothers and children with high ACEs scores, the program offers affordable, trauma-informed early childhood education. All staff will receive specialized training, and the initiative will also help build a pipeline of trauma-informed educators in the region.

CBO Mental Health Jakara Movement 85.33 6 1,575,000.00$ The Khair & Care for Sacramento Youth (KCSY) is a 3.5-year program serving Punjabi and Southeast Asian youth at 4 high schools and 2 middle schools in Sacramento. Each year, 50 students will participate in a culturally responsive leadership and mental health curriculum, with added support for those impacted by substance use disorders. Youth will lead campus initiatives and access a safe community center, promoting wellness and resilience. The program will culminate in an annual conference to engage a broader network of local youth.

CBO Mental Health Weave Inc. 85.00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,026,624.00$ This program will support the mental health and emotional wellness of 75 children and youth residing in WEAVE’s Emergency Safehouse and Transitional Housing. Through weekly sessions led by Children’s Advocates, participants will receive age- appropriate curriculum focused on healing from domestic and sexual violence. Topics include consent and boundaries, healthy relationships, diversity, trusted adults, and safety planning. The program combines crisis intervention with structured activities to build social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

CBO Youth Violence Muslim American Soceity of Sacramento Region 85.00 0 989,998.00$ The Afghan Strengthening, Prevention, Intervention, and Resilience Education (ASPIRE) Program is a culturally tailored wellness and prevention initiative serving 320 Afghan youth and parents over three years. Through a three-month cohort model, the program offers education on mental health, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, cultural identity, and coping skills.

Each cohort will include 25 youth and 15 parents, with services delivered through peer support, family resources, and leadership training. ASPIRE aims to increase participants’ knowledge, skill use, empowerment, and pride in their cultural identity.

CBO Homelessness United Way California Capital Region 84.67 2, 5, 6 1,604,625.00$ United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) seeks funding to expand its Housing Navigation and Sustaining Services program for homeless transition-aged youth (TAY) and families with children, focusing on Del Paso Heights and South Sacramento. The program will support households with at least one adult with a disability, offering housing navigation, case management, flexible financial aid, and care coordination. Services are delivered in accessible community locations, with weekly meetings between case managers and participants. The expansion aims to serve 105 additional households annually, with a goal of 90% remaining stably housed for at least six months.

CBO Mental Health Public Health Institute 84.67 2, 5, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ GetLIFTED 2.0 is a behavioral health initiative that empowers Black, Latinx, and first-generation immigrant youth through the healing and organizing power of churches. Over 3.5 years, the program will partner with five churches to engage 50 youth annually in community-building, mental health and substance use prevention training, leadership development, and advocacy.

Activities include monthly meetings, quarterly trainings, annual listening sessions, and youth-led behavioral health campaigns.

The program aims to reduce stigma, promote mental health literacy, and increase opportunities for youth to thrive.

CBO Substance Abuse Breathe California 84.67 2, 4 364,796.20$ This program aims to reduce tobacco use and promote mental wellness among Sacramento youth and young adults ages 12–25 by offering weekly drop-in services at up to four community centers in opportunity neighborhoods. Activities include civic engagement workshops, life-skill development, support groups, and Tobacco-Free Nights focused on media literacy and substance use. Serving 40–100 youth per site and over 400 citywide, the program incorporates screenings, brief interventions, and treatment referrals, while building leadership, coping skills, and community involvement among participants.

CBO Mental Health Freedom Bound Center Solcollective 84.33 7 750,000.00$ La Cultura Cura empowers Indigenous, Latinx, mixed-race, immigrant, and LGBTQIA youth (ages 13–24) in Sacramento who face high rates of trauma and limited access to mental health care. Centered on healing and resilience, the program is built on four cornerstones: Creation (art and zines), Connection to Nature (hikes and outdoor art), Self-Expression (music and open mics), and Advocacy and Leadership (youth-led wellness initiatives). Through culturally grounded, nature-based, and creative experiences, La Cultura Cura fosters healing, belonging, and community-driven leadership.

CBO Youth Violence Self Awareness Recovery 84.33 5,6 1,500,000.00$ The Youth Opportunity and Safety Initiative by Self Awareness & Recovery (SAR) supports 100 at-risk, foster, and justice-involved youth ages 14–24 in underserved Sacramento neighborhoods. The program focuses on four pillars: community-based violence intervention, school-based safety programming, workforce development, and youth leadership. Services include mentorship, trauma healing, conflict resolution, job training, civic engagement, and weekly workshops at SAR’s Fruitridge location. Supported by 24/7 digital resources and evidence-based practices, the initiative promotes emotional wellness, reduces substance abuse and violence, and builds resilience for long-term youth success.

CBO Mental Health Sisters of NIA Inc 84.00 5,7 120,000.00$ Sisters of Nia is a year-round empowerment program for African American girls in grades 6–8 in Sacramento, guiding them through key developmental transitions with an Afrocentric, culturally grounded curriculum. Monthly sessions focus on self- identity, sisterhood, leadership, and African history, aligned with themes for each grade level. The program fosters self-esteem, academic success, and emotional resilience through community activities and a rites-of-passage ceremony, preparing participants to enter high school as confident, empowered leaders.

CBO Mental Health Sacramento Reginal Family Justice Center 84.00 6 1,062,744.00$ The Hope and Healing for Children (HHC) program is a year-long, trauma-focused initiative supporting children ages 6–17 impacted by domestic violence. It promotes healing through therapeutic parent-child relationships and peer connections. Parents receive coaching in reparative parenting using the WisdomPath Way approach, working alongside therapists in guided play sessions. Children develop social-emotional skills and resilience through Camp HOPE’s evidence-based mentoring program. HHC will serve 50 children in year one, expanding to 100 in year two and 150 in year three.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment -
Carl Johnston Community Park

83.67 2 1,000,000.00$
The Carl Johnston Community Park renovation project will upgrade soccer/softball fields, sports courts, lighting, and pathways to improve safety and accessibility. Currently unused by youth due to poor conditions, the renovated facilities will support new programming for youth ages 524. With a $1M matching grant already secured, additional funding will ensure full renovation, with improvements expected to serve the community for over 20 years.

CBO Mental Health Ball-Out Academy Inc. 83.00 4,7 1,500,000.00$ Ball-Out Academy (BOA) provides direct services in the Marina Vista/Alder Grove community through its BOA Wellness program, supporting up to 60 youth ages 5–24 twice a week. The program combines therapy, weekly sports sessions, mentoring, and tutoring to promote mental health, prevent gang involvement and drug use, and build positive relationships. BOA uses sports as a tool to teach life skills and social-emotional awareness, with mentors and coaches—many from similar backgrounds—offering relatable guidance, conflict mediation, and a safe, supportive environment.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Hope Technologies Sacramento, Inc. dba Hope Neighborhood Learning Center 82.67 5 657,548.89$
Hope Tech and Hope Literacy are enrichment programs at Oak Ridge Elementary designed to support 4th–6th grade students.

Hope Tech introduces around 60 sixth graders each year to coding by teaching them to build their own game apps in weekly one- hour sessions over 20 weeks. Hope Literacy provides one-on-one phonetic-based tutoring to 30–35 students, with weekly 30- minute sessions during school hours. Additionally, the Hope Reads App offers phonics support through an engaging, web-based platform tailored for older elementary students struggling with phonemic awareness.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment -
Charles Robertson Community Park

81.00 2 1,250,000.00$
The Charles Robertson Community Park project will replace an aging wading pool with a new, safer, and more accessible splash pad. Located in North Sacramento, the free splash pad will operate daily from 10am-8pm, including holiday weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This upgrade will expand access to water play, increase operating hours, and is expected to serve 10,000-15,000 youth visits each season.

CBO Homelessness Wind Youth Services, Inc. 81.00 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 811,061.00$ Wind Youth Services operates Sacramento’s only emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17, offering 24/7 care and support through its Adolescent Shelter (ADO). The program includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and provides youth with shelter, meals, counseling, case management, education support, and transportation over a three-month period. ADO focuses on family reunification, housing stability, and connection to vital resources, aiming to stabilize youth in crisis and promote long-term safety and well-being.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health P.U.R.E (Positive, Unity, Resource, Education) Youth Group 81.00 3 1,002,516.00$ The P.U.R.E Project supports the mental health, substance abuse prevention, and violence reduction of over 80 marginalized youth and young adults (ages 12–24) from under-resourced communities. Through workshops, therapy sessions, peer support, mindfulness, karate, and speaker events, the program equips participants with coping strategies to build resilience and improve overall well-being.

CBO Youth Violence Youth Sports Project Corporation 81.00 3, 6 150,000.00$ The Youth Sports Project (YSP) engages over 100 children and youth ages 3-14 each year in Sacramento’s most vulnerable neighborhoods through inclusive, culturally responsive sports, arts, and STEAM programming. Offered 2–5 days per week year- round at schools and community centers, YSP promotes mental wellness, social-emotional learning, and violence prevention.

Programs focus on physical health, teamwork, and self-confidence, with outcomes including stronger community ties and reduced youth violence.

CBO Children 0-5 Rising Star Preschool 80.33 2 433,506.00$ Rising Star Preschool Sacramento, operated by Healthy Solutions, provides a trauma-informed early childhood education program for children aged 0–5 who have experienced trauma such as domestic violence, neglect, or other adverse experiences.

The preschool combines academic readiness with emotional and psychological support in a safe, nurturing environment. Staff are specially trained in trauma-informed care to ensure each child receives the individualized attention needed to heal, develop resilience, and thrive.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment -
The Tanzanite Community Park

80.33 3 750,000.00$
The Tanzanite Community Park project will add lighting to existing sports courts, the parking lot, and walkways to improve safety and extend evening use. This upgrade will enable new youth sports programming and enhance accessibility, comfort, and security for youth ages 5-24. The lighting is expected to serve the community for over 20 years.

CBO Mental Health 3 Point 0 - Studio T Arts & Entertainment 79.67 2, 4, 5, 8 1,500,000.00$ The STAE LVL Up Project is a creative economy and youth workforce development program that addresses the mental, emotional, and social impact of systemic inequality. Through school-based residencies, community workshops, festivals, and basic needs distribution, the program creates access to creative careers and healing-centered engagement. Operating in schools, housing developments, community spaces, STAE serves over 7,200 families annually in Sacramento’s highest-risk neighborhoods, fostering opportunity and resilience through the arts.

CBO Youth Violence I Am ManPower Academy 79.00 2 771,889.00$ The IAMP Program provides a holistic, year-round youth development model that integrates academics, athletics, and workforce readiness. Key components include the Athletic Economics mentoring class, youth workforce development, quarterly sports health classes, and a 12-week Summer Fun camp. Youth also engage in the AllygnMeant Media Pathways program, seasonal basketball and football leagues, and manage a youth-run clothing closet with pop-up events. Additionally, participants lead neighborhood cleanups three times a year.

CBO Mental Health Refugees Enrichment and Development Association, Inc. (REDA Inc.) 78.33 0 812,273.00$ The Refugee Youth Wellness and Mentorship Program (RYWMP) by REDA will serve 200 refugee youth (ages 12–24) and their parents in five Sacramento ZIP codes. Delivered over 160 weeks in 10 cohorts, the program offers weekly workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and community-based activities that focus on mental health literacy, cultural identity, and social-emotional learning.

Tailored to meet the cultural and developmental needs of participants, RYWMP provides multilingual services to ensure accessibility and aims to foster resilience, reduce stigma, and empower refugee youth to build emotional wellness, leadership skills, and strong community ties.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment -
The 24th St Bypass Park

77.67 8 750,000.00$
The 24th Street Park Playground Project will bring a much-needed, inclusive playground for children ages 2-12 to the 24th Street Bypass Park in Sacramento. Designed to meet ADA standards, the playground will feature durable, themed equipment with shaded and challenging play elements. Open year-round, it will promote social, physical, and emotional development, serve families within a 10-minute walk, and benefit hundreds of children over its 20+ year lifespan.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence HUMANBULB 77.00 4 750,000.00$ HUMANBULB’s SkillBridge program supports Sacramento youth ages 16–24 from underserved backgrounds, including low- income, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, foster, immigrant/refugee, and justice-involved communities. Each year, 75 participants complete a 10- week workforce development course in Digital Media, Sales, or IT, followed by a 4–7 week paid internship with local employers.

Based at 1610 R Street, the program combines technical training, soft skills, mentorship, and mental health support to build job readiness, real-world experience, and emotional resilience.

CBO Mental Health FosterHope Sacramento 76.00 6 1,499,833.00$ FosterHope Sacramento aims to establish a youth healing and justice center to serve 50–150 system-impacted youth ages 12–24, including those affected by CPS, the justice system, trafficking, and neglect. Building on its existing Creating Community program, the center will offer a safe, restorative space grounded in health equity and justice. Funding will support capital investment, space functionality, service capacity building, and collaboration with community-based organizations to provide comprehensive support and resources for traumatized youth.Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health SistaBees 76.00 2,3,5 944,469.00$ iQSQUAD, a leadership and empowerment program by SistaBees, supports girls and women of color in Sacramento by helping them discover their inner strength through self-care, storytelling, and community. The program fosters mental and emotional wellness, leadership, and sisterhood through quarterly self-development events and a summer camp focused on nature, connection, and healing. With funding, iQSQUAD will expand its reach to serve 350 youth annually across Sacramento.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Feed Sacramento Homeless 76.00 4,6 576,810.00$ A Picture of Change is a youth leadership and empowerment program serving up to 60 youth (ages 14–24) annually, along with 1,500 Sacramento County residents. Through four core components—mental wellness, leadership development, community service, and a culminating photovoice project—the program fosters emotional resilience, civic engagement, and creative expression. Youth address issues like trauma, violence, and food insecurity while using photography and storytelling to advocate for change and uplift their communities.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
Sacramento City Unified School District -
District Community Schools Specialist

75.33 5, 6, 8 1,750,000.00$
Sacramento City Unified School District seeks funding to support emotional wellness and reduce youth violence across 18 community schools, serving about 11,559 students. The program will boost family and community involvement, offer daily student support, and host bi-monthly engagement events. Goals include strengthening school-family relationships, promoting shared leadership, and fostering safer, more inclusive environments. Expected outcomes include fewer suspensions, reduced community violence, and improved mental health.

CBO Mental Health Academics 4 Atheletes 72.67 2 808,750.00$ The Beyond the Bell Initiative empowers Grant High School’s 2,000+ students by addressing mental stress and youth violence through leadership development, conflict resolution, and positive engagement. The program supports over 60 school clubs, offering mini-grants to enhance student activities and community events. It also establishes a youth-led peer mediation court to promote restorative conflict resolution, fostering personal growth and community well-being in Del Paso Heights.

CBO Homelessness Asian Resources, Inc. 71.33 5,6 1,500,000.00$ The Youth Empowerment and Stability Program (YES) aims to prevent youth violence and homelessness by supporting justice- involved youth, low-income immigrants and refugees, foster youth, and other underserved populations. The program offers paid work experience, job placement, and six months of support for housing, utilities, clothing, and transportation to promote stability. Through mentorship, career guidance, and wraparound services, YES empowers participants to overcome barriers, achieve economic independence, and build safer, more resilient communities.

CBO Youth Violence Bridges from School to Work, Inc. 70.67 4 350,000.00$ Bridges From School to Work supports youth ages 16–24 facing systemic barriers—particularly those formerly in Special Education or disconnected from school and work—by providing mentorship, job readiness training, and up to two years of placement and retention support. The program’s short-term goal is to help participants secure meaningful employment, while its long-term aim is to foster stability and equity as youth transition into adulthood.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Interns 2 Pros, Inc. 70.00 8 122,500.00$ Underrated Excellence Sacramento is a youth empowerment project focused on historically excluded and underserved populations, including Black, Latino, Indigenous, foster, low-income, unhoused, disabled, immigrant, refugee, justice-impacted, and opportunity youth ages 16–24. The program offers custom career navigation, workforce development, leadership training, mentorship, and social capital building to help participants access employment and educational opportunities, while fostering long-term personal and professional growth.

CBO Children 0-5 Sacramento League of Associated Muslims (SALAM) *Below 70 500,000.00$ CBO Mental Health The Race and Gender Equity (RAGE) Project *Below 70 1,500,000.00$
Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health I Sound Music Performing Arts Community Development Inc *Below 70 867,514.00$ CBO Youth Violence Building Careers Foundation *Below 70 1,500,000.00$ CBO Youth Violence Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center *Below 70 1,500,000.00$ CBO Youth Violence Miracle University *Below 70 1,494,362.00$ CBO Youth Violence Play Hard Play Smart *Below 70 375,000.00$ Agency Type Fund Goal Additional
Fund Goals Applicant Score Amount
Requested Program Description
CBO Mental Health FOOD LITERACY CENTER 103.67 1,297,978.00$ The Food Literacy Center offers free after-school cooking and nutrition programs in Sacramento’s Title 1 schools, reaching up to 3,000 students over the grant period. The programs aim to combat childhood obesity and food insecurity by promoting healthy habits, supporting social-emotional learning, and fostering healthy cultural identities. This initiative aligns with the Citywide Youth Development Plan to enhance mental health and emotional wellness for at-risk youth.

CBO Mental Health PRO Youth & Families 103.00 1,257,283.00$ The MindOneSix Collective is a youth mental wellness initiative led by PRO Youth & Families, promoting healing, resilience, and leadership through culturally grounded, community-based programs. In partnership with local organizations, it will provide mental health education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to 440 high-need youth, with a broader impact reaching 4,000 community members. The program aims to boost mental health literacy and create spaces of belonging and hope.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Campus Life Connection 102.33 486,470.00$ Since 1998, Crossover Physical and Mental Health Academy has supported underserved youth in the Sacramento region through basketball leagues, AAU teams, and after-school programs offering tutoring, mentoring, mental health support, and life skills instruction. A Sacramento Children’s Fund grant will help expand these services, providing up to 75 youth in grades 3-12 with increased access to these resources, including summer camps and community service opportunities. The program aims to improve mental health, reduce substance abuse, and prevent youth violence.

CBO Mental Health Project Optimism 102.00 1,500,000.00$ Project Optimism’s Mentoring Sessions (POMS) support underserved 4th–12th grade students through culturally responsive, school-based mentorship focused on social-emotional learning, leadership, and academic growth. Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.

CBO Mental Health Homelessness,
Substance Abuse Sacramento LGBT Community Center 102.00 1,500,000.00$ The Center will create an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Training Program for MSW/MFT trainees to support an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Program for youth ages 13-24 in Sacramento. Services, including individual therapy, peer support, and workshops, will be provided at the main site and housing facilities. The program aims to deliver 500 hours of services to 30 clients in Year 1, improving mental health outcomes and increasing LGBTQ+ affirming providers.

CBO Mental Health Children 0-5 Shine Together 101.00 398,501.36$ Shine’s Sacramento Young Parents Program supports young mothers (13–25) by promoting emotional well-being, healthy parenting, education, and financial literacy. Serving at least 30 annually, the 18-month program offers coaching, peer groups, child activities, and personalized referrals to help build strong futures for mothers and their children.

CBO Mental Health Al-Misabaah 100.67 2,975,000.00$
Al-Misbaah’s Empowering Futures initiative supports over 5,000 vulnerable youth (ages 0–24) in Sacramento through mental health services, STEM education, mentorship, and housing aid. Over 3.5 years, the program offers workshops, activities, and support to improve well-being, academic success, and community connection.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Youth Violence
Sacramento Fire Department Diversity,
Outreach, and Recruitment Division
Sacramento Fire Department High School
Career Technical Education Partnership
Program

99.67 1,499,208.00$
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High,Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School.

These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210,240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self- discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Homelessness The Greenhouse 99.67 458,842.00$
The GreenHouse’s Project Youth Thrive serves youth ages 6–18 in North Sacramento’s diverse, low-income Gardenland/Northgate community. Programs include after-school support, summer camps, mentoring, internships, and leadership training. The initiative promotes youth empowerment, mental health, and violence prevention through holistic development and substance abuse prevention.

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CBO Mental Health
Mental Health,
Substance Abuse,
Homelessness
916 Ink 99.33 1,326,040.00$
916 Ink empowers Sacramento’s most vulnerable youth through creative writing and literacy programs that build social-emotional skills, foster healthy relationships, and support mental health. With the request from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, 916 Ink aims to support 12 AmeriCorps Youth Fellows (ages 18–24) and serve 550 youth through programs at the Imaginarium, the Inkpost at Michael J. Castori Elementary, and other partner sites. These programs help youth develop valuable skills and improve both short- and long-term mental health outcomes.

CBO Mental Health Juma Ventures 98.33 600,000.00$
Juma Ventures Sacramento will support 220 low-income youth ages 18–24 at high risk of violence and disconnection from school and work through its YouthConnect program. Using the EARN, LEARN, and CONNECT model, participants gain paid job experience at concession stands, build financial and career-readiness skills, and are connected to long-term employment and education opportunities. This holistic approach promotes stability, reduces risk, and supports youth in achieving lasting self-sufficiency.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence Stanford Settlement, Inc. 97.00 830,140.00$ The Teen Center at Stanford Settlement supports 150 youth annually affected by poverty, trauma, and violence. Offering drop-in services, small groups, social services, transportation, and workforce development, it provides a safe space for socio-emotional learning, resilience- building, and healthy development—helping youth thrive at home, in school, and in their community.

CBO Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Children 0-5, Youth
Violence
Saint John's Program for Real Change 96.33 714,151.00$
Saint John’s Program for Real Change provides holistic support for approximately 125 homeless youth under 18 each year through a residential program focused on healing and life transformation. The initiative aims to break cycles of trauma and homelessness by addressing critical service gaps, including transportation, support for neurodivergent children, STEM and extracurricular activities, afterschool supplies, family bonding opportunities, and a Junior Achievement Program for teens. These services promote safety, engagement, and long-term stability for vulnerable youth and their families.

CBO Mental Health Children 0-5 Sacramento Native American Health Center 96.00 1,500,000.00$ The SNAHC Native Families Support Program promotes mental and emotional wellness for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children through culturally rooted, family-centered programming. It includes bimonthly “CIP and Me” classes for children ages 4–12, as well as the Strengthening Families and Positive Indian Parenting programs for families and caregivers. Activities focus on cultural connection, emotional development, and traditional practices, while additional support is provided to low-income families experiencing financial hardship.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse Latino Coalition for Healthy CA 95.33 1,500,000.00$ Gen-Z Visionary Youth Building Empowerment (Z-VYBE) is a trauma-informed program serving 20–30 BIPOC high school students annually at Luther Burbank High. Through weekly sessions focused on civic engagement, mental health, and harm reduction, Z-VYBE provides leadership training, mentorship, and peer-led campaigns to prevent substance use, reduce isolation, and build community. The program empowers youth to foster mental wellness and drive meaningful change.

CBO Mental Health East Bay Asian Youth Center 95.33 1,457,169.00$ The Luther Burbank High School Wellness Center aims to reduce mental health risks and improve life outcomes for at least 200 underserved students annually, including African American, Latino, and Southeast Asian youth impacted by poverty, violence, and trauma. The center provides life coaching, peer mentoring, and youth-led research to promote wellness. Key goals include improved mental health, higher educational attainment, and reduced disciplinary actions, measured through pre/post assessments, academic progress, and suspension data.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence The Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center 95.33 870,970.82$
EmpowerU – Empowering Sacramento’s Future supports the mental health and emotional wellness of youth in grades 4–12 from marginalized communities through weekly workshops and AI-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. Serving 1,000 youth over three years, the program builds on a strong foundation of engaging 80,000 students annually. Held in schools and online, workshops use culturally affirming, trauma-responsive practices to help youth manage stress, build resilience, and develop lifelong emotional wellness skills.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Daughters of Zion Enterpryz 94.33 369,500.00$ The Changing the Narrative program by Daughters of Zion (DOZ) Enterpryz is a year-round initiative for youth ages 12–24 in South Sacramento. It offers biweekly in-person sessions, weekly virtual check-ins, and monthly field trips focused on mentorship, life skills, and mental health education. Aimed at preventing violence, substance abuse, and homelessness, the program fosters leadership, resilience, and community connection to improve mental wellness and school engagement among underrepresented youth.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence Nu Art Education (dba Nor Cal School of the Arts) 94.33 1,500,000.00$
NorCal Arts’ Theatre and SEL/Conflict Resolution Integrated School Program uses theater to teach K–12 students conflict resolution, emotional processing, and positive peer connections. Through a 10-class series combining theater arts with violence prevention, students engage in role-play, games, and exercises that build classroom community and reduce mental health risk factors. Expanding into Sacramento City’s Title 1 schools, the program will serve 235 classrooms and 5,875 students annually. Teachers receive access to the curriculum, enabling continued impact beyond the initial sessions.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Mutual Assistance Network 94.00 826,600.00$ Mutual Assistance Network (MAN), in partnership with Ok U Go Foundation (OUGF), seeks funding to expand youth programming at the Robertson Community Center and Del Paso Heights Sports Complex. OUGF will lead year-round soccer activities, including a league with three divisions and weekly clinics, along with monthly workshops. MAN and OUGF will also co-host monthly Family Nights to promote community engagement and family connection.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Youth Violence, 0-5
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community
Enrichment -
Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF)

93.67 1,295,000.00$
The Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF) provides financial assistance for under-resourced youth and families to access city programs and facilities. With a $370,000 funding increase, the fund will expand eligibility and increase participants from 750 to over 7,000 youth annually.

This includes programs like summer camps, sports, swim lessons, and special events. The fund is available to 30 youth-serving organizations and supported by expanded marketing, outreach, and application assistance to ensure all eligible youth have access.

CBO Mental Health Homelessness iFoster 93.67 1,527,758.00$ iFoster’s Smooth Transitions program supports foster youth aging out of care by training peers as Medicaid-certified Peer Support Specialists to deliver skills building, resource navigation, and mental health support. This evidence-based approach ensures youth are equipped for self- sufficiency before exiting the system.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Black Youth Leadership Project 92.67 1,500,000.00$ The Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment (MBSAT) program empowers youth with emotional regulation, resilience, and decision- making skills through mindfulness and evidence-based therapy. Serving up to 25 participants per cohort, the 12-week program offers weekly sessions in schools and community centers. MBSAT helps youth build self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and form supportive peer connections, ultimately aiming to reduce risk behaviors and improve long-term emotional well-being and life outcomes.

CBO Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
Street Soccer USA, Sacramento 92.67 1,500,000.00$
The Soccer for Stability program engages 500–750 at-risk youth (ages 12–24) annually in underserved Sacramento communities through weekly soccer training, mentorship, leadership development, and job training to become coaches. Held at Street Soccer parks, schools, and community centers in areas like Oak Park and South Sacramento, the program offers free leagues, skill-building, and monthly mentorship. It promotes healthy development, educational and employment outcomes, and reduces the impact of violence, trauma, and substance abuse by providing supportive relationships and career pathways in coaching.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Children 0-5 Arabic Language Education for Everyone, Inc. (ALEFE, Inc.) 92.33 738,557.00$
The ALEFE proposal supports low-income refugee and immigrant families in Sacramento with two programs: a weekly Music Therapy Program for 90–120 youth over six semesters (2025–2028) to enhance mental health and cultural identity, and a daily Bilingual School Readiness Program for 40 preschoolers over four years (2024–2028) that promotes mental, social, and emotional development through native language and cultural integration.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence City Year, Inc DBA City Year Sacramento 91.67 750,000.00$ City Year Sacramento partners with Sacramento City Unified School District to deliver the Whole School Whole Child program in six under- resourced schools, supporting over 3,000 students in Oak Park, Seavey Circle, and South Sacramento. AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches, offering academic and social-emotional support through classroom help, interventions, afterschool programs, and schoolwide activities. The program promotes student growth and resilience while preparing AmeriCorps members (ages 18–25) with career skills and encouraging ongoing community engagement.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Children 0-5 Peachtree Healthcare 91.33 3,537,402.00$
Peach Tree served 36,368 patients in 2023, focusing on low-income, uninsured, or underinsured children in Sacramento. They provide comprehensive, integrated care—including medical, behavioral health, dental, vision, addiction treatment, HIV/PrEP, case management, pharmacy, and prenatal services—regardless of ability to pay. By addressing poverty-related health barriers, Peach Tree supports the mental health and wellness of underserved youth in the community.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence Sojourner Truth African Heritage Musuem 91.00 1,204,449.00$ This workforce and cultural education program serves 12 youth (ages 16–24) at a local museum through summer sessions on Black history, communication, and public engagement. It features a recruitment fair, staff professional development, bi-monthly public tours, and monthly workshops for youth, parents, and educators. The program builds cultural pride, empathy, and self-esteem while reducing disruptive behavior by connecting youth to Black history in a supportive, peer-focused setting.

CBO Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Children 0-5, Youth
Violence
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership 91.00 1,500,000.00$ The Family Support Services project by Folsom Cordova Community Partnership supports 300 vulnerable students at H. Allen Hight Elementary in North Natomas, including African American, foster, unhoused, and refugee youth. It provides housing help, mental health care, violence and substance abuse prevention, and early childhood support through weekly case management, monthly workshops, and cultural events. The program aims to reduce homelessness, improve mental health, promote development, and foster inclusion, enhancing family stability, emotional well-being, and community engagement.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse Mutual Housing 90.67 474,000.00$ The MVP Youth Program by Mutual Housing California serves 120 youth ages 5–24 in Sacramento’s Opportunity Neighborhoods, promoting mental health, substance use prevention, and emotional wellness. Through 10-week spring and summer sessions in partnership with Vocal Justice and EcoRise, participants engage in age-specific tracks focused on social justice, civic engagement, and climate projects. The program builds coping skills, mental health awareness, and empowerment from early childhood to career readiness.

CBO Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Children 0-5, Youth
Violence
Ukrainian American House (UA House) 90.67 427,032.00$
Ukrainian American House (UA House) supports Slavic refugee youth and families in Sacramento impacted by poverty, war, and trauma.

Expanding access to include asylum-seeking children, the program will provide basic needs support to 96 participants annually, host 24 youth events, and reach 150 individuals through educational outreach. With services offered five days a week and bi-weekly events, UA House aims to improve mental health, housing stability, parenting, and resilience across the Slavic refugee community.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Starting Point for Refugee Children 90.00 75,000.00$ Starting Point United, will provide around 100 young refugees with soccer gear, bilingual coaching, and character-building activities. The program promotes physical and emotional health, language development, and social connection. Community events and tournaments also help families build relationships and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
Granite Regional Park

90.00 1,500,000.00$
The Granite Regional Park project will replace a heavily used all-weather soccer field that has reached the end of its 15-year lifespan. Serving youth ages 524, the field is one of only two of its kind in Sacramento.Replacement is essential to prevent safety issues and maintain access to youth soccer. The new field is expected to last over 12 years.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Youth Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
The 28th & B Skate and Urban Art Park

90.00 750,000.00$
The 28th & B Skate and Urban Art Park project will improve accessibility and safety by replacing worn wooden ramps with durable concrete structures and repairing damaged concrete surfaces. Based on community feedback, these upgrades will support beginner and intermediate skaters and eliminate the $5 entrance fee. Once completed, the park will be open 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering free, safe, and inclusive space for youth to skate and connect.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
Grant Drumline Music Association 89.67 225,000.00$
The Grant Drum Line Music Association empowers 100+ at-risk youth annually in Del Paso Heights through daily drumming rehearsals, tutoring, performances, workshops, and cultural trips. It promotes mental health, leadership, and academic success—including a 100% graduation rate—by providing instruments, Chromebooks, and a supportive community that builds resilience and confidence.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse Save Family Foundation 89.33 809,410.00$ Save Family Foundation’s Empowering Futures supports the mental health and resilience of 60 Sacramento youth (ages 12–24) annually through bi-monthly group workshops and individual therapy. Located in District 4, the program builds coping skills, promotes healthy relationships, and offers service referrals, achieving improved mental health.

CBO Mental Health Sierra Nevada Journeys 88.67 499,781.10$ Sierra Nevada Journeys will implement “Classrooms Unleashed” and “Leadership on the Lawn” to serve 3,300 Sacramento-area students over two years, focusing on underserved communities. These programs combine outdoor and STEM education with social-emotional learning (SEL), leadership development, teamwork, and trauma-informed practices. Students will build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through hands-on activities in natural settings. Pre- and post-assessments will track improvements in SEL, science knowledge, and comfort in nature.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence Improve Your Tomorrow 88.33 1,358,102.00$ Improve Your Tomorrow plans to expand wraparound mentorship and academic support for 600 youth annually (7th grade through college) in Opportunity Zones 2 and 5. Mentors will serve 300 middle/high school students and 300 college students. A new 7,500 sq. ft. College Success Center near Del Paso Heights will provide daily mental health care, tutoring, and career services, advancing IYT’s mission to close equity gaps and reduce violence for young men of color.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse Sacramento Youth Center 88.00 1,500,000.00$ This program will serve 600 youth ages 14–24 in North Sacramento through a drop-in center open six days a week. Certified Peer Specialists with lived experience will provide substance use prevention and early intervention services, including case management, brief interventions, peer groups, and referrals. The program aims to shift perceptions around substance use, train youth peer mentors, and improve overall wellness using SAMHSA’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness.

CBO Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Children 0-5, Youth
Violence
Filipino Community of Sacramento 88.00 1,535,175.00$
The Bayanihan Project, led by the Filipino Community of Sacramento and Vicinity, is a five-year initiative serving over 25,000 Filipino youth (up to age 24) in South Sacramento. The project offers culturally responsive programming focused on leadership development, mental health and wellness, art and cultural education, and direct economic support for low-income families. Services will be delivered daily at the soon-to- open Filipino Community Center, aiming to promote equity and empower Filipino youth to thrive.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
Native sisters' Circle 87.67 1,500,000.00$
Native Sisters Circle’s Healing Through Language and Leadership program supports up to 50 Native youth annually in Sacramento, with a focus on tribal girls. Through bi-weekly workshops, leadership development, and cultural activities like language revitalization and storytelling, the program promotes mental wellness, self-advocacy, and cultural identity. It addresses the unique challenges faced by Native youth, creating a safe space for healing, resilience, and long-term empowerment.

CBO Mental Health Homelessness, Youth
Violence Lutheran Social Services of Northern California 87.00 1,500,000.00$ The Working Connections program will provide behavioral health and wellness services to transitional-age youth in Sacramento, aiming to enhance life skills, employment readiness, and emotional intelligence. Focused on long-term wellness, the program addresses the critical need for mental health support among disenfranchised youth in the wake of the pandemic.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Three Sisters Garden 86.67 1,497,004.00$ The Youth Workforce Development Program by Three Sisters Garden serves justice-involved and underemployed youth ages 16–24 in South Sacramento. Held three times annually, the 12-week hands-on training immerses 60 youth per year in sustainable farming, leadership development, and Indigenous practices. Participants gain certified training, mental health support, and employment assistance. The program aims for an 80% completion rate and seeks to place 67% of graduates into jobs, internships, or credentialed opportunities in agriculture.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Department of Sound 86.00 1,383,462.00$
The program supports families and child care providers in Sacramento’s highest-need zip codes with parent workshops, referrals, screenings, and father-focused training. For providers, it offers training, licensure support, coaching, E-STEAM literacy, and financial incentives for 30 annually. This strengthens early literacy, emotional development, and long-term child care quality.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence GAP (Gang Awareness and Prevention) - VOSS (Victory Outreach South Sacramento) 85.67 614,653.00$
GAP-VOSS will deliver a trauma-informed, healing-centered youth development program for 70 youth annually, ages 14–24, in South Sacramento. Focused on mental wellness and violence prevention, the program includes weekly tutoring, mentoring, life skills workshops, and employment support. It aims to build resilience, reduce shame, and address depression and suicidal ideation, especially among gang- involved youth. Services will be offered at local schools and GAP-VOSS offices.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Jakara Movement 85.33 1,575,000.00$
The Khair & Care for Sacramento Youth (KCSY) is a 3.5-year program serving Punjabi and Southeast Asian youth at 4 high schools and 2 middle schools in Sacramento. Each year, 50 students will participate in a culturally responsive leadership and mental health curriculum, with added support for those impacted by substance use disorders. Youth will lead campus initiatives and access a safe community center, promoting wellness and resilience. The program will culminate in an annual conference to engage a broader network of local youth.CBO Mental Health Weave Inc. 85.00 1,026,624.00$ This program will support the mental health and emotional wellness of 75 children and youth residing in WEAVE’s Emergency Safehouse and Transitional Housing. Through weekly sessions led by Children’s Advocates, participants will receive age-appropriate curriculum focused on healing from domestic and sexual violence. Topics include consent and boundaries, healthy relationships, diversity, trusted adults, and safety planning. The program combines crisis intervention with structured activities to build social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse Public Health Institute 84.67 1,500,000.00$ GetLIFTED 2.0 is a behavioral health initiative that empowers Black, Latinx, and first-generation immigrant youth through the healing and organizing power of churches. Over 3.5 years, the program will partner with five churches to engage 50 youth annually in community- building, mental health and substance use prevention training, leadership development, and advocacy. Activities include monthly meetings, quarterly trainings, annual listening sessions, and youth-led behavioral health campaigns. The program aims to reduce stigma, promote mental health literacy, and increase opportunities for youth to thrive.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Freedom Bound Center Solcollective 84.33 750,000.00$ La Cultura Cura empowers Indigenous, Latinx, mixed-race, immigrant, and LGBTQIA youth (ages 13–24) in Sacramento who face high rates of trauma and limited access to mental health care. Centered on healing and resilience, the program is built on four cornerstones: Creation (art and zines), Connection to Nature (hikes and outdoor art), Self-Expression (music and open mics), and Advocacy and Leadership (youth-led wellness initiatives). Through culturally grounded, nature-based, and creative experiences, La Cultura Cura fosters healing, belonging, and community-driven leadership.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse Sisters of NIA Inc 84.00 40,000.00$ Sisters of Nia is a year-round empowerment program for African American girls in grades 6–8 in Sacramento, guiding them through key developmental transitions with an Afrocentric, culturally grounded curriculum. Monthly sessions focus on self-identity, sisterhood, leadership, and African history, aligned with themes for each grade level. The program fosters self-esteem, academic success, and emotional resilience through community activities and a rites-of-passage ceremony, preparing participants to enter high school as confident, empowered leaders.

CBO Mental Health Sacramento Reginal Family Justice Center 84.00 1,062,744.00$ The Hope and Healing for Children (HHC) program is a year-long, trauma-focused initiative supporting children ages 6–17 impacted by domestic violence. It promotes healing through therapeutic parent-child relationships and peer connections. Parents receive coaching in reparative parenting using the WisdomPath Way approach, working alongside therapists in guided play sessions. Children develop social- emotional skills and resilience through Camp HOPE’s evidence-based mentoring program. HHC will serve 50 children in year one, expanding to 100 in year two and 150 in year three.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
Carl Johnston Community Park

83.67 1,000,000.00$
The Carl Johnston Community Park renovation project will upgrade soccer/softball fields, sports courts, lighting, and pathways to improve safety and accessibility. Currently unused by youth due to poor conditions, the renovated facilities will support new programming for youth ages 524. With a $1M matching grant already secured, additional funding will ensure full renovation, with improvements expected to serve the community for over 20 years.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence Ball-Out Academy Inc. 83.00 1,500,000.00$ Ball-Out Academy (BOA) provides direct services in the Marina Vista/Alder Grove community through its BOA Wellness program, supporting up to 60 youth ages 5–24 twice a week. The program combines therapy, weekly sports sessions, mentoring, and tutoring to promote mental health, prevent gang involvement and drug use, and build positive relationships. BOA uses sports as a tool to teach life skills and social- emotional awareness, with mentors and coaches—many from similar backgrounds—offering relatable guidance, conflict mediation, and a safe, supportive environment.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Hope Technologies Sacramento, Inc. dba Hope Neighborhood Learning Center 82.67 657,548.89$
Hope Tech and Hope Literacy are enrichment programs at Oak Ridge Elementary designed to support 4th–6th grade students. Hope Tech introduces around 60 sixth graders each year to coding by teaching them to build their own game apps in weekly one-hour sessions over 20 weeks. Hope Literacy provides one-on-one phonetic-based tutoring to 30–35 students, with weekly 30-minute sessions during school hours.

Additionally, the Hope Reads App offers phonics support through an engaging, web-based platform tailored for older elementary students struggling with phonemic awareness.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
P.U.R.E (Positive, Unity, Resource, Education)
Youth Group 81.00 1,002,516.00$
The P.U.R.E Project supports the mental health, substance abuse prevention, and violence reduction of over 80 marginalized youth and young adults (ages 12–24) from under-resourced communities. Through workshops, therapy sessions, peer support, mindfulness, karate, and speaker events, the program equips participants with coping strategies to build resilience and improve overall well-being.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
The Tanzanite Community Park

80.33 750,000.00$
The Tanzanite Community Park project will add lighting to existing sports courts, the parking lot, and walkways to improve safety and extend evening use. This upgrade will enable new youth sports programming and enhance accessibility, comfort, and security for youth ages 5-24.

The lighting is expected to serve the community for over 20 years.

CBO Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence 3 Point 0 - Studio T Arts & Entertainment 79.67 1,500,000.00$ The STAE LVL Up Project is a creative economy and youth workforce development program that addresses the mental, emotional, and social impact of systemic inequality. Through school-based residencies, community workshops, festivals, and basic needs distribution, the program creates access to creative careers and healing-centered engagement. Operating in schools, housing developments, community spaces, STAE serves over 7,200 families annually in Sacramento’s highest-risk neighborhoods, fostering opportunity and resilience through the arts.

CBO Mental Health Refugees Enrichment and Development
Association, Inc. (REDA Inc.) 78.33 812,273.00$
The Refugee Youth Wellness and Mentorship Program (RYWMP) by REDA will serve 200 refugee youth (ages 12–24) and their parents in five Sacramento ZIP codes. Delivered over 160 weeks in 10 cohorts, the program offers weekly workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and community-based activities that focus on mental health literacy, cultural identity, and social-emotional learning. Tailored to meet the cultural and developmental needs of participants, RYWMP provides multilingual services to ensure accessibility and aims to foster resilience, reduce stigma, and empower refugee youth to build emotional wellness, leadership skills, and strong community ties.CBO Mental Health FosterHope Sacramento 76.00 1,499,833.00$ FosterHope Sacramento aims to establish a youth healing and justice center to serve 50–150 system-impacted youth ages 12–24, including those affected by CPS, the justice system, trafficking, and neglect. Building on its existing Creating Community program, the center will offer a safe, restorative space grounded in health equity and justice. Funding will support capital investment, space functionality, service capacity building, and collaboration with community-based organizations to provide comprehensive support and resources for traumatized youth.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Substance Abuse SistaBees 76.00 944,469.00$ iQSQUAD, a leadership and empowerment program by SistaBees, supports girls and women of color in Sacramento by helping them discover their inner strength through self-care, storytelling, and community. The program fosters mental and emotional wellness, leadership, and sisterhood through quarterly self-development events and a summer camp focused on nature, connection, and healing. With funding, iQSQUAD will expand its reach to serve 350 youth annually across Sacramento.

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Youth Violence Feed Sacramento Homeless 76.00 576,810.00$ A Picture of Change is a youth leadership and empowerment program serving up to 60 youth (ages 14–24) annually, along with 1,500 Sacramento County residents. Through four core components—mental wellness, leadership development, community service, and a culminating photovoice project—the program fosters emotional resilience, civic engagement, and creative expression. Youth address issues like trauma, violence, and food insecurity while using photography and storytelling to advocate for change and uplift their communities.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health Youth Violence
Sacramento City Unified School District -
District Community Schools Specialist

75.33 1,750,000.00$
Sacramento City Unified School District seeks funding to support emotional wellness and reduce youth violence across 18 community schools, serving about 11,559 students. The program will boost family and community involvement, offer daily student support, and host bi- monthly engagement events. Goals include strengthening school-family relationships, promoting shared leadership, and fostering safer, more inclusive environments. Expected outcomes include fewer suspensions, reduced community violence, and improved mental health.

CBO Mental Health Youth Violence Academics 4 Atheletes 72.67 808,750.00$ The Beyond the Bell Initiative empowers Grant High School’s 2,000+ students by addressing mental stress and youth violence through leadership development, conflict resolution, and positive engagement. The program supports over 60 school clubs, offering mini-grants to enhance student activities and community events. It also establishes a youth-led peer mediation court to promote restorative conflict resolution, fostering personal growth and community well-being in Del Paso Heights.

CBO Mental Health
Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence The Race and Gender Equity (RAGE) Project *Below 70 1,500,000.00$ Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
I Sound Music Performing Arts Community
Development Inc *Below 70 867,514.00$
CBO Youth Violence Mental Health Roberts Family Development Center 107.00 914,158.00$ Roberts Family Development Center’s Year-Round Youth Support Services aim to reduce youth violence and support mental wellness in Old North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights. Programs include expanded school-year and summer activities, youth employment, staff training in social justice, and weekly group mental health sessions for middle and high school students.

CBO Youth Violence Impact Sac 99.00 960,000.00$
The Sacramento Youth Initiative (SYI) empowers youth aged 12–24 in priority neighborhoods through violence prevention, advocacy, and workforce development. From 2025 to 2028, SYI will engage 3,000 youth with events, workshops, and support services focused on communication, conflict resolution, education, and healing. Partnering with local groups, SYI offers a youth-led, holistic approach to positive development.

CBO Youth Violence Mental Health,
Homlessness
The Regents of the Univ of CA (Davis) Office of
Research Programs 97.33 1,464,898.00$
The Wraparound Program at UC Davis Medical Center supports youth and young adults recovering from community violence with up to 12 months of trauma-informed care, mentoring, and case management. Led by community-based Violence Prevention Professionals, it aims to prevent retaliation, promote healing, and address needs like mental health and housing for long-term safety and stability.

CBO Youth Violence Mental Health,
Homlessness The Ring of Democracy, Inc. 96.67 1,441,647.00$ The Ring of Democracy’s Youth Power Initiative empowers underserved youth (ages 16–24) in Sacramento’s Districts 2, 5, and 8 through biweekly workshops on leadership, workforce readiness, and mental health. Serving 40 youth annually in cohorts, the program also hires interns and engages the community to prevent violence and strengthen resilience.

CBO Youth Violence ReIMAGINE Mack Road Foundation 96.00 499,734.00$ SacYouth Inspired combines the SIP and Citywide Youth Development Framework with evidence-based strategies from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Resources for Action to reduce youth violence. Key approaches include connecting youth with caring adults through afterschool programs and mentoring, creating safer community environments by changing physical and social conditions, and improving youth skills through targeted support and interventions.

CBO Youth Violence Substance Abuse,
Mental Health Fitrah 95.00 750,144.00$
Fitrah supports youth by addressing the root causes of harmful behaviors such as substance abuse and violence, recognizing that trauma often underlies these challenges. Through comprehensive programming, peer mentorship, and workforce development, Fitrah meets youth where they are and empowers them to envision and create fulfilling lives. The organization provides a safe, supportive environment that encourages resilience, learning through experience, and a sense of belonging.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Mental Health,
Substance Abuse Code 4 Hood Edu 93.67 802,200.00$
The Pathways to Success program serves 100 youth annually, ages 12-24, from under-resourced neighborhoods in Sacramento. It offers three core services: an after-school safe space with STEM activities, STEM workforce development in EV Technician and STEM Accelerator careers, and trauma-informed mentorship focusing on life skills and career readiness. The program aims to prevent violence, support mental health, and prepare youth for the workforce over three years.

YOUTH VIOLENCE
CBO Youth Violence Mental Health Voice of the Youth 91.67 975,000.00$ The Work Experience and Youth Development Program serves 30–40 underserved Sacramento youth (ages 13–25) annually, offering mentorship, workforce training, mental health support, and leadership development. Participants engage in paid internships, workshops, and community service to build resilience and skills like financial literacy and STEM. Based in Oak Park, the program includes weekly sessions, quarterly stipends, and partnerships providing job and offsite opportunities.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Mental Health,
Substance Abuse
Communication and Education Organization for
Development- CEOD 90.67 494,852.00$
The program offers culturally relevant mental health support to Afghan youth and families in select Sacramento areas, serving 120 youth with bi-monthly wellness workshops. It provides coping skills training (SPR) for 30 youth, peer counseling and group therapy for 20, and Safe Space Group Classes addressing mental health, substance abuse, and wellness. The program promotes healing, resilience, and community integration.

CBO Youth Violence Mental Health California Center for Civic Participation 90.33 1,159,960.00$ The program offers a nine-month workshop series for youth ages 13–26 across Sacramento, aiming to reduce violence and improve mental health by engaging them in democracy within a supportive environment. Two weekly cohorts in North and South Sacramento meet for two- hour sessions plus optional office hours, promoting civic learning, emotional wellness, and community connection.

CBO Youth Violence Cristo Rey High School Sacramento 89.00 1,500,000.00$ CRHSS supports the educational advancement of youth from diverse backgrounds by offering a safe, drug- and gang-free private school environment focused on college and career success. Through its Work Study program, 351 economically disadvantaged high school students receive hands-on workforce training while earning over half the cost of their education. The program prepares first-generation graduates to be college-ready and career-prepared, offering a transformative path to a brighter future.

City/Non-City PE Youth Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
YPCE Stipend-Based Programming

88.00 631,650.00$
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) offers stipend-based programs for youth ages 6-18 to develop life skills and prepare for future employment. Programs like Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Prime Time Teen, Junior Rec Aide, Junior Lifeguard, and Community Center Community Service Projects build upon each other, providing compensation and certificates for meeting program requirements such as attendance, community service, and mock interviews. These programs are offered seasonally at various YPCE community centers and pools across the city.

CBO Youth Violence Mental Health,
Substance Abuse Center for Land-Based Learning 87.67 1,436,775.00$ The Urban Ag Internship (UAI) is a year-long, paid program for students at Grant Union and Luther Burbank High Schools, providing 24 interns annually with 300 hours of hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and over 40 hours of workforce and life skills training. The program includes garden projects, leadership workshops, and industry exposure, while also reaching 200 additional students through career panels and classroom activities. UAI fosters self-confidence, community connection, and personal growth through meaningful, land-based learning experiences.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Mental Health,
Substance Abuse Musical Instruments N Kids Hands 86.00 630,000.00$ Musical Instruments N Kids Hands (M.I.N.K.H.) engages underserved youth ages 8–24 at 4–5 Sacramento school and community sites through weekly 4-hour sessions. Serving up to 150 students per site, the program uses music to promote creativity, teamwork, emotional wellness, and exploration of S.T.E.A.M. careers. Outcomes include increased student engagement, enhanced emotional well-being, and exposure to educational and career pathways.CBO Youth Violence Substance Abuse Muslim American Soceity of Sacramento Region 85.00 989,998.00$
The Afghan Strengthening, Prevention, Intervention, and Resilience Education (ASPIRE) Program is a culturally tailored wellness and prevention initiative serving 320 Afghan youth and parents over three years. Through a three-month cohort model, the program offers education on mental health, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, cultural identity, and coping skills. Each cohort will include 25 youth and 15 parents, with services delivered through peer support, family resources, and leadership training. ASPIRE aims to increase participants’ knowledge, skill use, empowerment, and pride in their cultural identity.

CBO Youth Violence Mental Health,
Substance Abuse Self Awareness Recovery 84.33 1,500,000.00$ The Youth Opportunity and Safety Initiative by Self Awareness & Recovery (SAR) supports 100 at-risk, foster, and justice-involved youth ages 14–24 in underserved Sacramento neighborhoods. The program focuses on four pillars: community-based violence intervention, school- based safety programming, workforce development, and youth leadership. Services include mentorship, trauma healing, conflict resolution, job training, civic engagement, and weekly workshops at SAR’s Fruitridge location. Supported by 24/7 digital resources and evidence-based practices, the initiative promotes emotional wellness, reduces substance abuse and violence, and builds resilience for long-term youth success.

CBO Youth Violence Mental Health Youth Sports Project Corporation 81.00 150,000.00$ The Youth Sports Project (YSP) engages over 100 children and youth ages 3-14 each year in Sacramento’s most vulnerable neighborhoods through inclusive, culturally responsive sports, arts, and STEAM programming. Offered 2–5 days per week year-round at schools and community centers, YSP promotes mental wellness, social-emotional learning, and violence prevention. Programs focus on physical health, teamwork, and self-confidence, with outcomes including stronger community ties and reduced youth violence.

CBO Youth Violence I Am ManPower Academy 79.00 771,889.00$ The IAMP Program provides a holistic, year-round youth development model that integrates academics, athletics, and workforce readiness.

Key components include the Athletic Economics mentoring class, youth workforce development, quarterly sports health classes, and a 12- week Summer Fun camp. Youth also engage in the AllygnMeant Media Pathways program, seasonal basketball and football leagues, and manage a youth-run clothing closet with pop-up events. Additionally, participants lead neighborhood cleanups three times a year.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Mental Health HUMANBULB 77.00 750,000.00$ HUMANBULB’s SkillBridge program supports Sacramento youth ages 16–24 from underserved backgrounds, including low-income, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, foster, immigrant/refugee, and justice-involved communities. Each year, 75 participants complete a 10-week workforce development course in Digital Media, Sales, or IT, followed by a 4–7 week paid internship with local employers. Based at 1610 R Street, the program combines technical training, soft skills, mentorship, and mental health support to build job readiness, real-world experience, and emotional resilience.

CBO Youth Violence Bridges from School to Work, Inc. 70.67 350,000.00$ Bridges From School to Work supports youth ages 16–24 facing systemic barriers—particularly those formerly in Special Education or disconnected from school and work—by providing mentorship, job readiness training, and up to two years of placement and retention support. The program’s short-term goal is to help participants secure meaningful employment, while its long-term aim is to foster stability and equity as youth transition into adulthood.

Grassroots/Emerging Youth Violence Homelessness Interns 2 Pros, Inc. 70.00 122,500.00$ Underrated Excellence Sacramento is a youth empowerment project focused on historically excluded and underserved populations, including Black, Latino, Indigenous, foster, low-income, unhoused, disabled, immigrant, refugee, justice-impacted, and opportunity youth ages 16–24.

The program offers custom career navigation, workforce development, leadership training, mentorship, and social capital building to help participants access employment and educational opportunities, while fostering long-term personal and professional growth.

CBO Youth Violence Building Careers Foundation *Below 70 1,500,000.00$ CBO Youth Violence
Mental Health,
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse
Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center *Below 70 1,500,000.00$ CBO Youth Violence
Mental Health,
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse
Miracle University *Below 70 1,494,362.00$
CBO Youth Violence Play Hard Play Smart *Below 70 375,000.00$ City/Non-City PE Homelessness Mental Health,
Substance Abuse
Sacramento City Unified School District
Homeless Education Services Program -
Homeless Education Services Coordnator
106.33 747,949.00$
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long- term stability.

CBO Homelessness Mental Health, Youth
Violence Lao Family Community Development, Inc. 104.67 1,499,166.00$ Lao Family Community Development's LiftUp Youth Program will support 18–24-year-olds in Downtown Sacramento, focusing on those affected by homelessness, trauma, and violence, including LGBTQ+ youth, immigrants, and youth with disabilities. The program provides housing assistance, mental health support, workforce development, and violence prevention. Delivered at LFCD’s CARE Campus and satellite locations, the program aims for 80% of participants to transition to permanent housing, 90% to improve mental health literacy, and 80% to gain employment readiness skills, with 75% securing stable employment within nine months.

CBO Homelessness
Mental Health, Youth
Violence, Substance
Abuse, Children 0-5
Sierra Service Project 103.67 1,749,110.00$
Sierra Service Project proposes a three-year workforce development program employing 21 youth from Del Paso Heights and Oak Park to build six tiny homes, providing transitional housing for 48 families and supporting 96–144 youth under 18 in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Participants will receive training in leadership, construction, financial literacy, and career development to become community leaders addressing youth homelessness.

CBO Homelessness United Way California Capital Region 92.00 1,415,475.00$ UWCCR seeks funding to launch an Enhanced Care Management program in Sacramento County for transition-aged youth and families with children experiencing homelessness, especially in Del Paso Heights and Oak Park. The program provides case management and coordinated care for households with disabled adults through clinical staff, offering weekly support at accessible community locations. It aims to serve 105 households annually.

YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
CBO Homelessness Wind Youth Services, Inc. 88.33 750,000.00$ Wind Youth Services supports homeless and underserved youth ages 12–24 in Sacramento through a downtown Drop-in Center offering daily meals, case management, and basic needs. The organization also operates Common Ground, an emergency shelter for youth ages 18–24, which will expand to 24/7 operations under this program. Expanded funding will increase intensive case management, helping youth transition from crisis to stability and long-term housing, promoting self-sufficiency and improved well-being.CBO Homelessness Substance Abuse Walking the Village 87.00 1,604,625.00$ Waking the Village’s Creation District is a downtown Sacramento drop-in center for homeless youth, offering arts and music programs that build trust and connect participants to housing, jobs, and wellness services. In 2024, it served 353 youth and aims to reach 500, provide 600 arts workshops, 900 music sessions, connect 350 to services, and train youth as paid peer leaders. Weekly Youth Action Board meetings empower youth to address systemic barriers and drive change.

CBO Homelessness United Way California Capital Region 84.67 811,061.00$ United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) seeks funding to expand its Housing Navigation and Sustaining Services program for homeless transition-aged youth (TAY) and families with children, focusing on Del Paso Heights and South Sacramento. The program will support households with at least one adult with a disability, offering housing navigation, case management, flexible financial aid, and care coordination. Services are delivered in accessible community locations, with weekly meetings between case managers and participants. The expansion aims to serve 105 additional households annually, with a goal of 90% remaining stably housed for at least six months.

CBO Homelessness Mental Health Wind Youth Services, Inc. 81.00 1,500,000.00$ Wind Youth Services operates Sacramento’s only emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17, offering 24/7 care and support through its Adolescent Shelter (ADO). The program includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and provides youth with shelter, meals, counseling, case management, education support, and transportation over a three-month period. ADO focuses on family reunification, housing stability, and connection to vital resources, aiming to stabilize youth in crisis and promote long-term safety and well-being.

CBO Homelessness Youth Violence Asian Resources, Inc. 71.33 1,500,000.00$ The Youth Empowerment and Stability Program (YES) aims to prevent youth violence and homelessness by supporting justice-involved youth, low-income immigrants and refugees, foster youth, and other underserved populations. The program offers paid work experience, job placement, and six months of support for housing, utilities, clothing, and transportation to promote stability. Through mentorship, career guidance, and wraparound services, YES empowers participants to overcome barriers, achieve economic independence, and build safer, more resilient communities.

Grassroots/Emerging Substance Abuse Youth Violence We Can Work It Out Inc 94.33 319,672.00$ The **Youth Impact Initiative (YII)** is an 18-month program serving 50 youth ages 12–21 in Sacramento, prioritizing those at risk of substance abuse and violence. It provides weekly harm reduction workshops, motivational interviewing, life coaching, conflict mediation, and job readiness training—delivered both virtually and in person at Always Knocking’s 47th Avenue office. The program aims to build leadership, resilience, and access to education and employment. By blending culturally responsive support with evidence-based practices, YII seeks to reduce substance use and foster safer, healthier communities.

CBO Substance Abuse Mental Health Native Dads Network Inc. 94.00 1,500,000.00$ Native Dads Network will implement a culturally grounded program to support the mental health and emotional wellness of American Indian/Alaska Native youth within the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento. Centered on the belief that “culture is prevention” and “youth are sacred,” the program addresses historical trauma and builds resilience through traditional practices, including talking circles and healing ceremonies. Youth groups and culturally defined, evidence-based trainings will promote coping skills and substance abuse prevention. The program also aims to strengthen policies, partnerships, and access to mental health services for Indigenous families.

CBO Substance Abuse Mental Health Breathe California 84.67 364,796.20$ This program aims to reduce tobacco use and promote mental wellness among Sacramento youth and young adults ages 12–25 by offering weekly drop-in services at up to four community centers in opportunity neighborhoods. Activities include civic engagement workshops, life- skill development, support groups, and Tobacco-Free Nights focused on media literacy and substance use. Serving 40–100 youth per site and over 400 citywide, the program incorporates screenings, brief interventions, and treatment referrals, while building leadership, coping skills, and community involvement among participants.

YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CBO Children 0-5 La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. 105.33 1,350,000.00$ The Aim High Program supports families with children ages 0-5 through three components: First 12, Tiny Steps, and Little Scholar Pre-K. First 12 provides in-home parenting support and classes on topics like safe sleep and car seat safety. Tiny Steps promotes toddlers' social, emotional, and motor skills through play sessions and behavior management workshops. Little Scholar Pre-K helps prepare children for school with parent education and a summer program to ensure a smooth transition to school.

CBO Children 0-5 Homelessness Walking the Village 103.00 875,000.00$ Waking the Village seeks funding for 12 full-time, no-cost preschool spaces for infants and toddlers (ages 0-6) of young parents (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness. The preschool, located at Saybrook Apartments in a high-needs neighborhood, provides developmentally appropriate care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, supporting children's healthy development while their parents stabilize housing and wellness. The program focuses on trauma-informed care, ensuring safety and support during critical developmental stages.

CBO Children 0-5 Mental Health Sacramento Literacy Foundation 102.00 651,030.00$ The Sacramento Literacy Foundation and WellSpace Health are partnering to distribute 19,000 culturally relevant books to underserved children ages 0–5 in Sacramento. The project promotes early literacy, supports the Science of Reading, and reaches families often overlooked by traditional education systems.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5 Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Department of Public,
Facilities and Real Property Management,
Division -
Sacramento News & Review Building
Conversion

95.67 3,250,000.00$
The City of Sacramento plans to convert the former Sacramento News & Review building into the new North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, but rising costs threaten to delay the project. The library will provide a safe, modern space for youth and the broader community, with access to technology, education, and collaborative programming. Aligned with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library, the project aims to empower underserved communities and foster learning, growth, and opportunity.

CBO Children 0-5 United Way California Capital Region 93.00 311,261.00$ United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) seeks funding to implement its Kindercamp program at two Robla Elementary School District sites, serving 80 children ages 4–6 annually who have not attended preschool. This four-week program prepares children for kindergarten by introducing them to a classroom setting and helping them build skills in literacy, math, social interaction, and problem-solving. Kindercamp aims to boost school readiness, peer engagement, and individual confidence before students enter kindergarten.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5 Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and
Community Enrichment -
Recreation Explorer Camp Expansion

92.67 1,003,175.00$
The Recreation Explorer Camp (R.E.C.) is a play-based program for youth ages 35, offering social, physical, academic, and emotional development in a safe, caring environment. Currently held at two community centers, the program will expand to five additional sites, aiming to serve up to 1,000 participants during the school year and summer.

CBO Children 0-5 Mental Health Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento 91.00 741,632.00$ The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento’s Sprouts Trauma-Informed Care Preschool serves young children facing behavioral challenges due to trauma, neglect, or poverty—barriers that prevent them from attending traditional preschool programs. Located on CRH’s secure, park-like campus, Sprouts offers weekday programming with transportation and on-site meals. Funding will expand enrollment, hire specialized staff, and improve facilities, including a new playground and HVAC upgrades. The program promotes school readiness, emotional stability, and developmental growth in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5 Early Learning Dept SCOE 90.67 724,328.52$ SCOE Early Learning will support children ages 0–5 through early literacy and family engagement using culturally responsive approaches. Key efforts include expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to deliver books to 3,000 children in high-need zip codes and offering Joyful Literacy workshops for parents. Help Me Grow Sacramento will also connect families to resources that support literacy, mental health, and overall well-being.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5 Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Department of Public,
Facilities and Real Property Management,
Division -
Martin Luther King Jr. Library

89.33 3,600,000.00$
The City of Sacramento plans to remodel the Martin Luther King Jr. Library to better serve over 25,000 annual visitors with modern technology, expanded youth programs, and community spaces. Rising costs threaten the project, which aims to transform the library into a vibrant hub for learning and connection in the
underserved Oak Park neighborhood. This effort aligns with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library and honors Dr. Kings legacy by promoting opportunity, education, and community growth.

CBO Children 0-5 Mental Health Child Action, Inc. 85.33 1,500,000.00$ The program supports families and child care providers in Sacramento’s highest-need zip codes with parent workshops, referrals, screenings, and father-focused training. For providers, it offers training, licensure support, coaching, E-STEAM literacy, and financial incentives for 30 annually. This strengthens early literacy, emotional development, and long-term child care quality.

CHILDREN 0-5
CBO Children 0-5 Single Mom Strong, Inc 85.33 283,995.00$ Single Mom Strong (SMS), in partnership with HeartLand Child and Family Services, will open a new EmpowerME Preschool & Childcare center in Del Paso Heights to serve 60 children daily, year-round. Focused on supporting low-income single mothers and children with high ACEs scores, the program offers affordable, trauma-informed early childhood education. All staff will receive specialized training, and the initiative will also help build a pipeline of trauma-informed educators in the region.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
Mental Health, Youth
Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
Charles Robertson Community Park

81.00 1,250,000.00$
The Charles Robertson Community Park project will replace an aging wading pool with a new, safer, and more accessible splash pad. Located in North Sacramento, the free splash pad will operate daily from 10am-8pm, including holiday weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

This upgrade will expand access to water play, increase operating hours, and is expected to serve 10,000-15,000 youth visits each season.

CBO Children 0-5 Rising Star Preschool 80.33 433,506.00$ Rising Star Preschool Sacramento, operated by Healthy Solutions, provides a trauma-informed early childhood education program for children aged 0–5 who have experienced trauma such as domestic violence, neglect, or other adverse experiences. The preschool combines academic readiness with emotional and psychological support in a safe, nurturing environment. Staff are specially trained in trauma- informed care to ensure each child receives the individualized attention needed to heal, develop resilience, and thrive.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
Mental Health, Youth
Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth,
Parks & Community Enrichment -
The 24th St Bypass Park

77.67 750,000.00$
The 24th Street Park Playground Project will bring a much-needed, inclusive playground for children ages 2-12 to the 24th Street Bypass Park in Sacramento. Designed to meet ADA standards, the playground will feature durable, themed equipment with shaded and challenging play elements. Open year-round, it will promote social, physical, and emotional development, serve families within a 10-minute walk, and benefit hundreds of children over its 20+ year lifespan.

CBO Children 0-5
Homelessness,
Substance Abuse,
Youth Violence
Sacramento League of Associated Muslims
(SALAM) *Below 70 500,000.00$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description CBO Homelessness Sierra Service Project 103.67 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 1,499,166.00$ Sierra Service Project proposes a three-year workforce development program employing 21 youth from Del Paso Heights and Oak Park to build six tiny homes, providing transitional housing for 48 families and supporting 96–144 youth under 18 in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Participants will receive training in leadership, construction, financial literacy, and career development to become community leaders addressing youth homelessness.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
Sacramento Fire Department Diversity, Outreach, and
Recruitment Division -
Education Partnership Program

99.67 1, 4, 8 1,499,208.00$
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High,Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School. These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210,240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self- discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.

CBO Youth Violence Fitrah 95 1, 7 750,144.00$
Fitrah supports youth by addressing the root causes of harmful behaviors such as substance abuse and violence, recognizing that trauma often underlies these challenges. Through comprehensive programming, peer mentorship, and workforce development, Fitrah meets youth where they are and empowers them to envision and create fulfilling lives. The organization provides a safe, supportive environment that encourages resilience, learning through experience, and a sense of belonging.

CBO Mental Health iFoster 93.67 1 1,527,758.00$
iFoster’s Smooth Transitions program supports foster youth aging out of care by training peers as Medicaid- certified Peer Support Specialists to deliver skills building, resource navigation, and mental health support. This evidence-based approach ensures youth are equipped for self-sufficiency before exiting the system.

CBO Youth Violence Cristo Rey High School Sacramento 89.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ CRHSS supports the educational advancement of youth from diverse backgrounds by offering a safe, drug- and gang-free private school environment focused on college and career success. Through its Work Study program, 351 economically disadvantaged high school students receive hands-on workforce training while earning over half the cost of their education. The program prepares first-generation graduates to be college-ready and career- prepared, offering a transformative path to a brighter future.

District 1
Sacramento Children's Fund
Applications Serving District

Topics include consent and boundaries, healthy relationships, diversity, trusted adults, and safety planning. The program combines crisis intervention with structured activities to build social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

CBO Homelessness Wind Youth Services, Inc. 81.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 811,061.00$ Wind Youth Services operates Sacramento’s only emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17, offering 24/7 care and support through its Adolescent Shelter (ADO). The program includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and provides youth with shelter, meals, counseling, case management, education support, and transportation over a three-month period. ADO focuses on family reunification, housing stability, and connection to vital resources, aiming to stabilize youth in crisis and promote long-term safety and well-being.

Average Score 91.94 Total 12,568,033.82$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description CBO Youth Violence Roberts Family Development Center 107.00 2 914,158.00$ Roberts Family Development Center’s Year-Round Youth Support Services aim to reduce youth violence and support mental wellness in Old North Sacramento/Del Paso Heights. Programs include expanded school-year and summer activities, youth employment, staff training in social justice, and weekly group mental health sessions for middle and high school students.

CBO Mental Health FOOD LITERACY CENTER 103.67 2, 5 1,297,978.00$ The Food Literacy Center offers free after-school cooking and nutrition programs in Sacramento’s Title 1 schools, reaching up to 3,000 students over the grant period. The programs aim to combat childhood obesity and food insecurity by promoting healthy habits, supporting social-emotional learning, and fostering healthy cultural identities. This initiative aligns with the Citywide Youth Development Plan to enhance mental health and emotional wellness for at-risk youth.

Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.

District 2
CBO Mental Health 916 Ink 99.33 2, 3, 5 1,326,040.00$
916 Ink empowers Sacramento’s most vulnerable youth through creative writing and literacy programs that build social-emotional skills, foster healthy relationships, and support mental health. With the request from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, 916 Ink aims to support 12 AmeriCorps Youth Fellows (ages 18–24) and serve 550 youth through programs at the Imaginarium, the Inkpost at Michael J. Castori Elementary, and other partner sites. These programs help youth develop valuable skills and improve both short- and long-term mental health outcomes.

Partnering with local groups, SYI offers a youth-led, holistic approach to positive development.

CBO Mental Health Juma Ventures 98.33 2, 4 600,000.00$
Juma Ventures Sacramento will support 220 low-income youth ages 18–24 at high risk of violence and disconnection from school and work through its YouthConnect program. Using the EARN, LEARN, and CONNECT model, participants gain paid job experience at concession stands, build financial and career-readiness skills, and are connected to long-term employment and education opportunities. This holistic approach promotes stability, reduces risk, and supports youth in achieving lasting self-sufficiency.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Department of Public, Facilities and Real Property Management, Division -
Sac News & Review Building Conversion

95.67 2 3,250,000.00$
The City of Sacramento plans to convert the former Sacramento News & Review building into the new North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, but rising costs threaten to delay the project. The library will provide a safe, modern space for youth and the broader community, with access to technology, education, and collaborative programming. Aligned with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library, the project aims to empower underserved communities and foster learning, growth, and opportunity.

Centered on the belief that “culture is prevention” and “youth are sacred,” the program addresses historical trauma and builds resilience through traditional practices, including talking circles and healing ceremonies. Youth groups and culturally defined, evidence-based trainings will promote coping skills and substance abuse prevention. The program also aims to strengthen policies, partnerships, and access to mental health services for Indigenous families.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and Community
Enrichment -
Recreation Explorer Camp Expansion

Average Score 98.84 Total $ 18,616,631.82
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description CBO Mental Health PRO Youth & Families 103.00 2, 3, 4, 5 1,257,283.00$ The MindOneSix Collective is a youth mental wellness initiative led by PRO Youth & Families, promoting healing, resilience, and leadership through culturally grounded, community-based programs. In partnership with local organizations, it will provide mental health education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to 440 high-need youth, with a broader impact reaching 4,000 community members. The program aims to boost mental health literacy and create spaces of belonging and hope.

CBO Mental Health 916 Ink 99.33 5, 2, 3 1,326,040.00$
916 Ink empowers Sacramento’s most vulnerable youth through creative writing and literacy programs that build social-emotional skills, foster healthy relationships, and support mental health. With a $500,000 request from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, 916 Ink aims to support 12 AmeriCorps Youth Fellows (ages 18–24) and serve 550 youth through programs at the Imaginarium, the Inkpost at Michael J. Castori Elementary, and other partner sites. These programs help youth develop valuable skills and improve both short- and long-term mental health outcomes.

CBO Mental Health Stanford Settlement, Inc. 97.00 3 830,140.00$ The Teen Center at Stanford Settlement supports 150 youth annually affected by poverty, trauma, and violence.

Offering drop-in services, small groups, social services, transportation, and workforce development, it provides a safe space for socio-emotional learning, resilience-building, and healthy development—helping youth thrive at home, in school, and in their community.

CBO Youth Violence The Ring of Democracy, Inc. 96.67 3, 7, 4, 6, 5, 8, 2, 1,441,647.00$ The Ring of Democracy’s Youth Power Initiative empowers underserved youth (ages 16–24) in Sacramento’s Districts 2, 5, and 8 through biweekly workshops on leadership, workforce readiness, and mental health. Serving 40 youth annually in cohorts, the program also hires interns and engages the community to prevent violence and strengthen resilience.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and Community
Enrichment -
Recreation Explorer Camp Expansion

CBO Mental Health Peachtree Healthcare 91.33 3, 3,537,402.00$ Peach Tree served 36,368 patients in 2023, focusing on low-income, uninsured, or underinsured children in Sacramento. They provide comprehensive, integrated care—including medical, behavioral health, dental, vision, addiction treatment, HIV/PrEP, case management, pharmacy, and prenatal services—regardless of ability to pay.

By addressing poverty-related health barriers, Peach Tree supports the mental health and wellness of underserved youth in the community.

CBO Youth Violence Cristo Rey High School Sacramento 89.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ CRHSS supports the educational advancement of youth from diverse backgrounds by offering a safe, drug- and gang-free private school environment focused on college and career success. Through its Work Study program, 351 economically disadvantaged high school students receive hands-on workforce training while earning over half the cost of their education. The program prepares first-generation graduates to be college-ready and career- prepared, offering a transformative path to a brighter future.

District 3
CBO Mental Health Sierra Nevada Journeys 88.67 3 499,781.10$ Sierra Nevada Journeys will implement “Classrooms Unleashed” and “Leadership on the Lawn” to serve 3,300 Sacramento-area students over two years, focusing on underserved communities. These programs combine outdoor and STEM education with social-emotional learning (SEL), leadership development, teamwork, and trauma-informed practices. Students will build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through hands- on activities in natural settings. Pre- and post-assessments will track improvements in SEL, science knowledge, and comfort in nature.

Average Score 92.60 Total 17,986,995.10$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description City/Non-City PE Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School District -
Homeless Education Services Program
106.33 4, 5, 6, 8 747,949.00$
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability.

Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.

District 4
City/Non-City PE Mental Health
Sacramento Fire Department Diversity, Outreach, and
Recruitment Division -
Education Partnership Program

99.67 1, 4, 8 1,499,208.00$
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High,Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School. These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210,240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self- discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.

Partnering with local groups, SYI offers a youth-led, holistic approach to positive development.

CBO Mental Health Latino Coalition for Healthy CA 95.33 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ Gen-Z Visionary Youth Building Empowerment (Z-VYBE) is a trauma-informed program serving 20–30 BIPOC high school students annually at Luther Burbank High. Through weekly sessions focused on civic engagement, mental health, and harm reduction, Z-VYBE provides leadership training, mentorship, and peer-led campaigns to prevent substance use, reduce isolation, and build community. The program empowers youth to foster mental wellness and drive meaningful change.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund

CBO Mental Health Street Soccer USA, Sacramento 92.67 4 1,500,000.00$ The Soccer for Stability program engages 500–750 at-risk youth (ages 12–24) annually in underserved Sacramento communities through weekly soccer training, mentorship, leadership development, and job training to become coaches. Held at Street Soccer parks, schools, and community centers in areas like Oak Park and South Sacramento, the program offers free leagues, skill-building, and monthly mentorship. It promotes healthy development, educational and employment outcomes, and reduces the impact of violence, trauma, and substance abuse by providing supportive relationships and career pathways in coaching.

CBO Mental Health City Year, Inc DBA City Year Sacramento 91.67 4, 5, 6, 8 750,000.00$ City Year Sacramento partners with Sacramento City Unified School District to deliver the Whole School Whole Child program in six under-resourced schools, supporting over 3,000 students in Oak Park, Seavey Circle, and South Sacramento. AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches, offering academic and social- emotional support through classroom help, interventions, afterschool programs, and schoolwide activities. The program promotes student growth and resilience while preparing AmeriCorps members (ages 18–25) with career skills and encouraging ongoing community engagement.

Average Score 98.87 Total 18,201,283.00$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description City/Non-City PE Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School District -
Homeless Education Services Program
106.33 4, 5, 6, 8 747,949.00$
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability.

CBO Children 0-5 Waking the Village 103.00 5, 6, 8 875,000.00$ Waking the Village seeks funding for 12 full-time, no-cost preschool spaces for infants and toddlers (ages 0-6) of young parents (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness. The preschool, located at Saybrook Apartments in a high- needs neighborhood, provides developmentally appropriate care from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, supporting children's healthy development while their parents stabilize housing and wellness. The program focuses on trauma- informed care, ensuring safety and support during critical developmental stages.CBO Mental Health Campus Life Connection 102.33 5, 8 486,470.00$ Since 1998, Crossover Physical and Mental Health Academy has supported underserved youth in the Sacramento region through basketball leagues, AAU teams, and after-school programs offering tutoring, mentoring, mental health support, and life skills instruction. A Sacramento Children’s Fund grant will help expand these services, providing up to 75 youth in grades 3-12 with increased access to these resources, including summer camps and community service opportunities. The program aims to improve mental health, reduce substance abuse, and prevent youth violence.

Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.

CBO Mental Health 916 Ink 99.33 2, 3, 5 1,326,040.00$
916 Ink empowers Sacramento’s most vulnerable youth through creative writing and literacy programs that build social-emotional skills, foster healthy relationships, and support mental health. With a $500,000 request from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, 916 Ink aims to support 12 AmeriCorps Youth Fellows (ages 18–24) and serve 550 youth through programs at the Imaginarium, the Inkpost at Michael J. Castori Elementary, and other partner sites. These programs help youth develop valuable skills and improve both short- and long-term mental health outcomes.

District 5
CBO Youth Violence Impact Sac 99.00 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 960,000.00$ The Sacramento Youth Initiative (SYI) empowers youth ages 12–24 in priority neighborhoods through violence prevention, advocacy, and workforce development. Based in Midtown, SYI will engage 3,000 youth from January 2025 to June 2028 through mentoring, tutoring, 300 workshops, 35 “Student Voice” events, and 20 VIP Teen Experiences. Programs focus on non-violent communication, conflict resolution, education, healing, and job readiness. In partnership with schools and local agencies, SYI offers a youth-led, holistic approach to supporting development and reducing violence.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund

Average Score 100.24 Total 17,907,503.82$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description City/Non-City PE Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School District -
Homeless Education Services Program
106.33 4, 5, 6, 8 747,949.00$
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability.

Operating in 12 schools, the program serves 360 students annually with weekly workshops and mentorship that build emotional regulation, decision-making, and civic engagement.

District 6
CBO Mental Health Shine Together 101.00 6 398,501.36$
Shine’s Sacramento Young Parents Program supports young mothers (ages 13–25) by promoting emotional well- being and equipping them with parenting and life skills to foster healthy child development. Serving at least 30 mothers annually, the program aims to improve maternal and child health, build parenting skills, support educational attainment, and enhance financial literacy. Key services include bi-monthly one-on-one coaching, monthly peer and child enrichment sessions, bi-monthly Mommy & Me activities, and ongoing personalized support. This comprehensive approach helps young mothers create strong, healthy futures for themselves and their children.

Partnering with local groups, SYI offers a youth-led, holistic approach to positive development.

CBO Youth Violence The Regents of the Univ of CA (Davis) Office of Research Programs 97.33 6 1,464,898.00$
The Wraparound Program at UC Davis Medical Center supports youth and young adults recovering from community violence with up to 12 months of trauma-informed care, mentoring, and case management. Led by community-based Violence Prevention Professionals, it aims to prevent retaliation, promote healing, and address needs like mental health and housing for long-term safety and stability.

CBO Youth Violence The Ring of Democracy, Inc. 96.67 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8 1,441,647.00$ The Ring of Democracy’s Youth Power Initiative empowers underserved youth (ages 16–24) in Sacramento’s Districts 2, 5, and 8 through biweekly workshops on leadership, workforce readiness, and mental health. Serving 40 youth annually in cohorts, the program also hires interns and engages the community to prevent violence and strengthen resilience.

CBO Mental Health Latino Coalition for Healthy CA 95.33 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ Gen-Z Visionary Youth Building Empowerment (Z-VYBE) is a trauma-informed program serving 20–30 BIPOC high school students annually at Luther Burbank High. Through weekly sessions focused on civic engagement, mental health, and harm reduction, Z-VYBE provides leadership training, mentorship, and peer-led campaigns to prevent substance use, reduce isolation, and build community. The program empowers youth to foster mental wellness and drive meaningful change.

CBO Mental Health The Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center 95.33 1, 2, 5, 6 870,970.82$ EmpowerU – Empowering Sacramento’s Future supports the mental health and emotional wellness of youth in grades 4–12 from marginalized communities through weekly workshops and AI-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. Serving 1,000 youth over three years, the program builds on a strong foundation of engaging 80,000 students annually. Held in schools and online, workshops use culturally affirming, trauma-responsive practices to help youth manage stress, build resilience, and develop lifelong emotional wellness skills.CBO Mental Health Nu Art Education (dba Nor Cal School of the Arts) 94.33 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ NorCal Arts’ Theatre and SEL/Conflict Resolution Integrated School Program uses theater to teach K–12 students conflict resolution, emotional processing, and positive peer connections. Through a 10-class series combining theater arts with violence prevention, students engage in role-play, games, and exercises that build classroom community and reduce mental health risk factors. Expanding into Sacramento City’s Title 1 schools, the program will serve 235 classrooms and 5,875 students annually. Teachers receive access to the curriculum, enabling continued impact beyond the initial sessions.

Grassroots/Emerging Substance Abuse We Can Work It Out Inc 94.33 6 319,672.00$ The **Youth Impact Initiative (YII)** is an 18-month program serving 50 youth ages 12–21 in Sacramento, prioritizing those at risk of substance abuse and violence. It provides weekly harm reduction workshops, motivational interviewing, life coaching, conflict mediation, and job readiness training—delivered both virtually and in person at Always Knocking’s 47th Avenue office. The program aims to build leadership, resilience, and access to education and employment. By blending culturally responsive support with evidence-based practices, YII seeks to reduce substance use and foster safer, healthier communities.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and Community
Enrichment -
Recreation Explorer Camp Expansion

Average Score 97.60 Total 18,368,164.18$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description CBO Youth Violence Impact Sac 99.00 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 960,000.00$ The Sacramento Youth Initiative (SYI) empowers youth aged 12–24 in priority neighborhoods through violence prevention, advocacy, and workforce development. From 2025 to 2028, SYI will engage 3,000 youth with events, workshops, and support services focused on communication, conflict resolution, education, and healing.

Partnering with local groups, SYI offers a youth-led, holistic approach to positive development.

CBO Mental Health Latino Coalition for Healthy CA 95.33 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ Gen-Z Visionary Youth Building Empowerment (Z-VYBE) is a trauma-informed program serving 20–30 BIPOC high school students annually at Luther Burbank High. Through weekly sessions focused on civic engagement, mental health, and harm reduction, Z-VYBE provides leadership training, mentorship, and peer-led campaigns to prevent substance use, reduce isolation, and build community. The program empowers youth to foster mental wellness and drive meaningful change.

CBO Youth Violence Fitrah 95.00 1, 7, 750,144.00$
Fitrah supports youth by addressing the root causes of harmful behaviors such as substance abuse and violence, recognizing that trauma often underlies these challenges. Through comprehensive programming, peer mentorship, and workforce development, Fitrah meets youth where they are and empowers them to envision and create fulfilling lives. The organization provides a safe, supportive environment that encourages resilience, learning through experience, and a sense of belonging.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund

District 7
CBO Youth Violence Cristo Rey High School Sacramento 89.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ CRHSS supports the educational advancement of youth from diverse backgrounds by offering a safe, drug- and gang-free private school environment focused on college and career success. Through its Work Study program, 351 economically disadvantaged high school students receive hands-on workforce training while earning over half the cost of their education. The program prepares first-generation graduates to be college-ready and career- prepared, offering a transformative path to a brighter future.

City/Non-City PE Youth Violence
City of Sacramento, Department of Youth, Parks &
Community Enrichment -
YPCE Stipend-Based Programming

CBO Mental Health Public Health Institute 84.67 2, 5, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ getLIFTED 2.0 is a behavioral health initiative that empowers Black, Latinx, and first-generation immigrant youth through the healing and organizing power of churches. Over 3.5 years, the program will partner with five churches to engage 50 youth annually in community-building, mental health and substance use prevention training, leadership development, and advocacy. Activities include monthly meetings, quarterly trainings, annual listening sessions, and youth-led behavioral health campaigns. The program aims to reduce stigma, promote mental health literacy, and increase opportunities for youth to thrive.

CBO Mental Health Sisters of NIA Inc 84.00 7 40,000.00$ Sisters of Nia is a year-round empowerment program for African American girls in grades 6–8 in Sacramento, guiding them through key developmental transitions with an Afrocentric, culturally grounded curriculum.

Monthly sessions focus on self-identity, sisterhood, leadership, and African history, aligned with themes for each grade level. The program fosters self-esteem, academic success, and emotional resilience through community activities and a rites-of-passage ceremony, preparing participants to enter high school as confident, empowered leaders.

CBO Homelessness Wind Youth Services, Inc. 81.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 811,061.00$ Wind Youth Services operates Sacramento’s only emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17, offering 24/7 care and support through its Adolescent Shelter (ADO). The program includes a 24-hour crisis hotline and provides youth with shelter, meals, counseling, case management, education support, and transportation over a three-month period. ADO focuses on family reunification, housing stability, and connection to vital resources, aiming to stabilize youth in crisis and promote long-term safety and well-being.

Average Score 89.56 Total 16,366,086.00$
Agency Type Fund Goal Applicant Score Districts Amount Requested Program Description City/Non-City PE Homelessness
Sacramento City Unified School District -
Homeless Education Services Program
106.33 4, 5, 6, 8 747,949.00$
The SCUSD Homeless Education Services Program supports over 3,000 homeless students annually with academic help, mental health care, and basic needs. Through partnerships and outreach, it boosts student identification, builds leadership, and promotes graduation and long-term stability.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
Sacramento Fire Department Diversity, Outreach, and
Recruitment Division -
Education Partnership Program

99.67 1, 4, 8 1,499,208.00$
The Sacramento Fire Department's Diversity, Outreach, and Recruitment Division seeks funding for two Firefighter positions to support three high school Career Technical Education (CTE) programs: Valley High,Inderkum High, and Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School. These Firefighters, along with a Captain, will mentor 210,240 students annually, fostering academic success, community service, and self- discipline. The program aligns with the Youth Development Plan and aims to promote mental health, reduce youth violence, and provide career pathways by building resilience and offering positive role models.

CBO Mental Health Latino Coalition for Healthy CA 95.33 4, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ Gen-Z Visionary Youth Building Empowerment (Z-VYBE) is a trauma-informed program serving 20–30 BIPOC high school students annually at Luther Burbank High. Through weekly sessions focused on civic engagement, mental health, and harm reduction, Z-VYBE provides leadership training, mentorship, and peer-led campaigns to prevent substance use, reduce isolation, and build community. The program empowers youth to foster mental wellness and drive meaningful change.

District 8
CBO Mental Health Nu Art Education (dba Nor Cal School of the Arts) 94.33 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1,500,000.00$ NorCal Arts’ Theatre and SEL/Conflict Resolution Integrated School Program uses theater to teach K–12 students conflict resolution, emotional processing, and positive peer connections. Through a 10-class series combining theater arts with violence prevention, students engage in role-play, games, and exercises that build classroom community and reduce mental health risk factors. Expanding into Sacramento City’s Title 1 schools, the program will serve 235 classrooms and 5,875 students annually. Teachers receive access to the curriculum, enabling continued impact beyond the initial sessions.

City/Non-City PE Mental Health
City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment - Youth Program Scholarship Fund

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Youth Parks and Community
Enrichment -
Recreation Explorer Camp Expansion

Grassroots/Emerging Mental Health Starting Point for Refugee Children 90.00 5, 8 75,000.00$ Starting Point United, will provide around 100 young refugees with soccer gear, bilingual coaching, and character- building activities. The program promotes physical and emotional health, language development, and social connection. Community events and tournaments also help families build relationships and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.

City/Non-City PE Children 0-5
City of Sacramento, Department of Public, Facilities and Real Property Management, Division -
Martin Luther King Library

89.33 8 1,500,000.00$
The City of Sacramento plans to remodel the Martin Luther King Jr. Library to better serve over 25,000 annual visitors with modern technology, expanded youth programs, and community spaces. Rising costs threaten the project, which aims to transform the library into a vibrant hub for learning and connection in the underserved Oak Park neighborhood. This effort aligns with the Citys agreement with the Sacramento Public Library and honors Dr. Kings legacy by promoting opportunity, education, and community growth.

Average Score 96.16 Total 18,468,388.00$
Sacramento Children’s Fund (SCF) Measure L:

Grant Awards
Presented by: Rene Kausin, Program Manager, Sacramento Children's Fund Date: Tuesday, June 10 th, 2025
1 Sacramento
Children’s
Fund
Recap
 Scenario 1: 24 programs and projects, 50/50 split,
small and emerging set aside
 Scenario 2: 16 programs and projects, 50/50 split
 Ranked Application List with descriptions
 Ranked Application List by Fund Goal with
descriptions
 Ranked Application List by District Served
with descriptions
 Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) at 20% Overlay
2 *See Staff Report Attachments 4-10
Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
The SVI aligns with the SEED and the
Child Opportunity Index (COI) and
expands eligible opportunity areas
This map depicts the highest quintile of
vulnerability (top 20%) in pink cross-
hatching on the existing SEED (dark
blue) and COI (red squares) map of
Sacramento.
100% of eligible applications to the
Sacramento Children’s Fund serve SVI
identified opportunity areas.
3 Tentative Sacramento Children's Fund Timeline
Jul
2023
Sep
2023
Feb - Jun
2024
May - Aug
2024
Aug
2024
Sep
2024
Oct 2024-
June 2029
City Council
approves Strategic
Investment Plan
Request for
Proposals open for
applications
Application eligibility
review and
grant panelist
recruitment
Grant panelist conflict
of interest review with
City Attorney's Office
Grant Advisory Review
Panel conducts merit
review
Award
recommendations
presented to City
Council for approval
Contract execution and fund
disbursement
*City Council approval of contracts over
$250k/year
SCF grant award program
implementation
Sept
2024
Nov-Dec
2024
Dec-Jan
2024
Jan-Feb
2025
Feb-April
2025
June 10,
2025
June-July
2025
July 2025-
June 2028
4 Thank you!
Questions?
5

Sacramento City CouncilJune 10, 2025

Sacramento City Council
June 10, 2025