Civic Engagement

Civic engagement intentionally connects young people to community-based organizations and builds capacity to address needs and issues that affect youth through youth/adult partnerships, coalitions, technical support, and professional development. Extension provides opportunities for young people to participate in and shape processes in municipal, county, and non-governmental decision-making spaces.

Program Area

Youth Governance Program (YGP)

YGP Updates:

YGP Applications will be opening soon! If you are interested in applying for the 2025/2026 cohort, please add your information to our outreach form.

By Youth For Youth (BYFY)

BYFY Updates:

Youth Climate Action Fund grant applications are now open! If you are a young person or a youth-serving organization with innovative solutions to address climate change in your community, learn more and apply here by March 10, 2025.
Applications for BYFY grants are now closed. If you are interested in being added to our outreach list for 2025/2026, please add your information to this google form.