Grants available through SLC Youth Bureau 

CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications from community-based non-profit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, and local municipalities to provide services to the youth of St. Lawrence County.

These funds, distributed through the Youth Bureau from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), support programs operating October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 in three funding categories:

Youth Development Program (YDP) – $131,512 available

Youth Sports & Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF) – $66,527 available

Youth Team Sports (YTS) – $53,326 available

Youth Development Programs (YDP) support initiatives that promote youth well-being through:

Citizenship and civic engagement

Community involvement

Economic security and life skills

Physical and emotional health

Out-of-school educational programming

Safe Harbour/anti-trafficking activities

Family supports

Youth Sports & Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF) and Youth Team Sports (YTS) are guided by the principles of positive youth development, focusing on physical and mental health, educational connection, leadership development, employment skills, and community cohesion. YSEF supports physical recreation and sports activities for youth ages 6–17, while YTS funds are solely for team sports for youth under age 18 in under-resourced communities.

Opportunities to Learn More

Zoom Q&A Session: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10 am

Positive Youth Development Workshop: Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1–3 pm – An engaging, hands-on training for new youth-serving employees or programs seeking a refresher.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025. 
Late submissions will not be considered.

For more information, to request an application packet, or to receive the Zoom link, email slcyouthbureau@gmail.com or call (315) 379-9464.