DC Youth and Young Adult Update 8-16-2024

By NYEC | August 16, 2024

News at NYEC:

Registration for NYEC’s Youth Days Closes on August 22! Time is running out to register! NYEC is inviting practitioners, community and organization leaders, and young people to join us in Washington, DC to advocate for Opportunity Youth at the federal level from September 11-13! This year’s event features a dynamic mix of virtual preparation and in-person interaction in Washington, DC. The virtual advocacy training sessions begin this month, so reserve your spot now! More details, including virtual preparation session descriptions and dates and a detailed agenda for the in-person event, can be found in the hyperlinked title.

Legislative Branch:

Executive Branch:

Applications for Selection as a Performance Partnership Pilot; Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth Open: The Department of Education (ED) is issuing a notice inviting applications for selection as a performance partnership pilot for fiscal year (FY) 2024 under the Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth (P3) authority. The FY 2024 P3 authority enables pilot sites to blend FY 2024 Federal funds and obtain waivers of program requirements, including statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements that are barriers to achieving improved outcomes for youth-serving programs included in the authority.

Federal Funding Opportunities:

HUD Grant: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) empowers communities that are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing and seeking to increase housing production and lower housing costs over the long term. Applications due October 15, 2024.

OJJDP Grant: Opioid Affected Youth Initiative: The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention seeks to provide training and technical expertise to support the efforts of states, communities, tribal jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education to implement programs and strategies that identify, respond to, treat, and support children, youth, and families impacted by the opioid epidemic to ensure public safety. Applications due August 20, 2024.

From The States:

Colorado Invests in Apprenticeship Expansion (Colorado): The Colorado Workforce Development Council is granting $500,000 to 13 organizations to bolster small businesses in launching or growing apprenticeship programs. This funding can be used for hiring administrative staff, training managers and mentors, or developing curriculum. Apprenticeship Colorado will provide technical support to ensure these programs meet quality standards and achieve successful registration. This initiative showcases a public-private partnership that utilizes state funds to increase apprenticeship opportunities in collaboration with a local non-profit.

Reno Secures Federal Funds for Lithium Workforce Development (Nevada): Reno has been designated as one of 31 Tech Hubs, securing federal funding to expand key industries. Northern Nevada’s growth in manufacturing and the expanding lithium industry highlights the state’s economic shift towards clean energy. The Tech Hub program aims to invest in industries beyond coastal regions that the U.S. wants to be more globally competitive in, with lithium batteries being a prime example. The hub will focus on training workers, particularly early-career and disconnected youth, and help them secure high-paying jobs.

For The Youth:

AmeriCorps VISTA: A Year of Service to Combat Poverty: AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program dedicated to fighting poverty. As a VISTA member, you’ll serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit or local government agency, tackling issues like illiteracy, healthcare access, economic development, and community empowerment. While the living allowance is modest, it allows you to experience life alongside the community you serve. Upon successfully completing your service year, you’ll be eligible for either the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award or a cash stipend. U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawful permanent residents aged 18 and older are welcome to apply.

Resources:

WHO Invites Youth Organizations to Shape the Future of Global Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) is thrilled to announce the second term of the WHO Youth Council, running from 2024 to 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for organizations committed to youth engagement and public health to actively influence global health policies. The WHO Youth Council is a dynamic platform that empowers young people to lead in global health. By harnessing the diverse perspectives and expertise of youth worldwide, the Council plays a crucial role in shaping health policies and strategies. Through advocacy and innovative projects, the Council ensures that youth voices are heard and integrated into WHO’s efforts to advance public health.

Funding Bold Ideas for Youth Mental Health in 12 Countries: The Being Initiative is thrilled to announce funding opportunities for innovative projects focused on enhancing youth mental health and wellbeing in 12 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam. If you have a bold idea that tackles the early challenges of mental health for underserved young people aged 10-24, they want to hear from you.