FY 2026-27 Unserved/Underserved Child and Youth Advocacy (XY) Program Supplemental

Governor's Office of Emergency Services

To provide funding for advocacy and support services to unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime, by maintaining and/or enhancing an existing program by committing staff time to specifically address the needs of the identified unserved/underserved child and youthโ€ฆ

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Helps nonprofits provide support services to child and youth victims of crime. Funds can be used for staff training, outreach, and program enhancement.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1 - $194,000
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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What Is This Program?

To provide funding for advocacy and support services to unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime, by maintaining and/or enhancing an existing program by committing staff time to specifically address the needs of the identified unserved/underserved child and youth victim/survivor population, hiring staff that reflect that population, training staff on the cultural norms of the population, and increasing outreach efforts. The primary purpose of the Program is to provide funding for advocacy and support services to unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime. This can be accomplished by maintaining and/or enhancing an existing program by committing staff time to specifically address the needs of the identified unserved/underserved child and youth victim/survivor population, hiring staff that reflect that population, training staff on the cultural norms of the population, and increasing outreach efforts.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides funding for advocacy and support services to unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime. This supports maintaining/enhancing existing programs, committing staff time, hiring diverse staff, training staff on cultural norms, and increasing outreach efforts.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: California

Demographics: child_victims_of_crime, youth_victims_of_crime, underserved_populations

Other Criteria: nonprofit organizations, focus on advocacy and support services for unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors of crime, maintain and/or enhance an existing program, commit staff time to specifically address the needs of the identified unserved/underserved child and youth victim/survivor population, hire staff that reflect the target population, train staff on the cultural norms of the target population, increase outreach efforts, Letter of Intent required, refer to Pages 2 and 3 of Competitive Funding Opportunity for additional requirements

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines before applying.
  • Prepare the application materials including letters of recommendation and endorsement.
  • Submit the application online before the deadline.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/fy-2026-27-unserved-underserved-child-and-youth-advocacy-xy-program-supplemental/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
9/1/26 23:59Application deadline
11/06/26Expected award announcement
01/01/27 โ€“ 12/31/27Period of performance
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • Application must be complete and submitted timely
  • At least three letters of recommendation
  • Written agreement with the beneficiary public school or district
  • At least two letters of endorsement from the beneficiary public school or district
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
At least two letters of endorsement from the beneficiary public school or district

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • staff time to address needs of unserved/underserved child and youth victims/survivors
  • hiring staff that reflect the population
  • training staff on cultural norms
  • increasing outreach efforts
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
20% matching required from applicant
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
20%
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
No
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds must be provided as part of the application process.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
quarterly
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $194,000 (minimum $1).

The application deadline is September 1, 2026.

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