Orange County Youth Bureau is requesting proposals from non-profits for funding to support youth team sports programs for youth under 18. Programs will operate from October 8, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Proposals are due August 20, 2026. Each program requires a separate application, and awards may be up to $50,000 per program. Funding may be used for various program costs including personnel, equipment, facility use, and registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate basic competency in governance, monitoring, partnership, and financial stewardship, and have a child protection policy. For-profit organizations, private foundations, and certain other entities are not eligible.
Proposals are due August 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Funding is provided through a reimbursement process. Fiscal claims must be submitted with appropriate backup documentation for expenses paid.
The text does not explicitly state the award criteria, but mentions that each application will be looked at and considered separately for each award that might be made.
Organizations must demonstrate basic competency in governance, monitoring and evaluation, partnership, and financial stewardship, and have a child protection policy in place.
The document mentions that if a contractor is found in violation of the Iran Divestment Act, the county may take action including imposing sanctions, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the contractor in default.
The deadline for submitting questions in writing is July 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM prevailing time.
Proposals received without all applicable documentation will be deemed incomplete and may not be accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted.
