FY24 Youth Education and Enrichment Grant Program
Granter: City of Gaithersburg
From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
FY24 Community Projects Fund Grant Program
Granter: Montgomery County Office of Grants Management
From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
FY25 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant Program
Granter: Montgomery County Opioid Abatement Fund
From: June 3, 2025 To: April 30, 2026
FY26 Youth Education and Enrichment Grant Program
Granter: City of Gaithersburg
From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Our Overlook
From Crisis to Opportunity
In our pursuit of social equity, we are deepening our commitment to two of the most vulnerable populations in our community: unhoused youth and those living in precarious housing.
While “homeless” describes a lack of a permanent address, we prefer the term unhoused youth or youth experiencing homelessness to acknowledge that their current situation does not define their identity. Similarly, we focus on children in housing insecurity—those living in overcrowded, unsafe, or temporary environments where the threat of displacement is constant.
Our Vision for Expansion
We recognize that for a child in crisis, the hours outside of the classroom are often the most daunting. To bridge the gap between survival and success, we are seeking grants to launch and scale two flagship initiatives:
- Enrichment-Based After-School Programs: Providing a “third space” that offers more than just safety. These programs provide academic tutoring, hot meals, and a trauma-informed environment where kids can simply be kids.
- Immersive Summer Camps: Nature-based and skill-building retreats designed to break the cycle of “summer slide.” These camps offer children living in high-stress urban environments a chance to explore, build resilience, and develop leadership skills.