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Process phases

1. 1
   10/01/2020 - 12/23/2020

   Young People Say What They Need

   

   Young people throughout the city (target ages 9-24) are invited to identify needs in their communities and submit project ideas for how to address them.

   
   

2. 2
   12/23/2020 - 01/27/2021

   Youth Organizations Submit Proposals

   

   Community organizations will be invited to submit proposals in response to youth needs and project ideas for up to $20,000

   • Projects must serve youth in at least one of the 25 prioritized communities defined by young people.
   • Proposals must encourage youth engagement, education and/or participation in the project itself or in the implementation of the project.
   • Organizations submitting proposals must be capable of meeting the City’s requirements for doing business with the City of New York (External link).
3. 3
   01/20/2021 - 02/03/2021

   Vetting of Proposals

   The Civic Engagement Commission does a final vetting of submitted proposals.

4. 4
   02/08/2021 - 02/26/2021

   Young People Vote

   

   Youth vote on the proposals and project awards announced.

5. 5
   02/26/2021 - 09/30/2021

   Youth Organizations Implement Projects and Report Back

   

   Winning organizations implement their funded projects.

   • Project timelines are announced. 
   • Organizations invite young people to participate in the implementation of their projects.
   • Youth organizations prepare and submit a report back that documents how their project went.