Grant Applications Still Being Accepted

Updated 1/20/06

Placer County Health and Human Services Strength and Asset Promotion program is seeking applications from schools and community organizations interested in developing programs that promote and foster healthy youth development to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs. Programs must promote safe environments, building positive relationships, youth driven activities or meaningful work. Funding is available through the state Friday Night Live program.

Applications must address building positive partnerships between adults and youth. Additionally, it should define how activities will provide opportunities for meaningful participation by youth in a caring, supportive, and fun atmosphere. Grant activities may include youth leadership, community service/ social action, or building skills, attitudes, knowledge and experiences that prepare youth for the present and future.

Applications must be received by January 31, 2006. For more information please contact any one of the following individuals in the Strength and Asset Promotion program. Shari Crow at (530) 889-7238. Kara Sutter or Amy Gonnella at (530) 889-7179.