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Elevate Youth California: Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention Program: Cohort 7 Standard Track

Due Date: Monday, September 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is looking for community-based, Tribal, and county behavioral health organizations throughout California to implement the Elevate Youth California (EYC) program. EYC addresses substance use disorder by investing in youth leadership and civic engagement for youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 to 26 living in communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. Funding is now available for such organizations to expand youth and young adult substance use prevention through policy, systems, and environmental change. EYC funded partners will be responsible for implementing comprehensive strategies that reduce risk factors (e.g., trauma, disconnection from school/community) and enhance protective factors (e.g., cultural identity, adult/peer mentorship, community and civic engagement) associated with youth substance use prevention.

Application Materials:

Online Application

Send questions and inquiries related to this funding opportunity to elevateyouthca@shfcenter.org with the subject line: Elevate Youth California RFA Question.​