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Oakland Summer Youth Program Funding Awards (2026-2028)

Original title: Subject: Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program And OFCY Summer Program Service Term Awards FY 2026 - 2028 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Planning And Oversight Committee Recommendation: To (1) Award Nine (9) Grants Within The Youth Summer Jobs / Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Funding Strategy Totaling An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Four Hundred Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three Dollars And Sixty Cents ($ 1,480,253.60) For Two Summer Program Service Term Grant Cycles: June 1, 2026, Through September 30, 2026, And June 1, 2027, Through September 30, 2027, Contingent Upon Funding Availability And Program Performance (2) Award Twelve (12) Grants Across Four Funding Strategies (Elementary School-Based Expanded Learning, Middle School-Based Expanded Learning, Youth Development And Leadership, And Career Access And Employment), Totaling An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Seven Hundred Thousand And Twelve Five Hundred And Fifty Eight Dollars ($1,712,558.00) For Two Summer Program Service Term Grant Cycles: June 1, 2026, Through September 30, 2026, And June 1, 2027, Through September 30, 2027, Contingent Upon Funding Availability And Program Performance

May 5, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the distribution of $3,192,811.60 in city funds to community organizations to operate youth summer programs during the 2026 and 2027 cycles.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland youth

Youth participants will have access to summer employment, expanded learning, and leadership development programs funded by these grants.

Community organizations

Twenty-one organizations will receive grant funding to operate specific youth summer programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 5, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved over $3.1 million in grants to fund youth summer employment and educational programs for the 2026 and 2027 summer seasons. These funds support various initiatives, including job placement, school-based learning, and leadership development for local youth.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved a total of $3,192,811.60 in grant funding for youth summer programs.
  • Nine grants totaling $1,480,253.60 were awarded for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
  • Twelve grants totaling $1,712,558.00 were awarded across four categories: Elementary School-Based Expanded Learning, Middle School-Based Expanded Learning, Youth Development and Leadership, and Career Access and Employment.
  • The funding covers two summer cycles: June 1 to September 30, 2026, and June 1 to September 30, 2027.
  • All grant awards are contingent upon the availability of funding and the performance of the programs.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 24, 2026.
  • The resolution was passed by the City Council and the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What programs are being funded by these grants?
The grants fund the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, as well as elementary and middle school expanded learning, youth leadership development, and career access programs.
When will these summer programs take place?
The programs are scheduled for two cycles: June 1 through September 30 in both 2026 and 2027.
Is this funding guaranteed?
No, the awards are contingent upon the continued availability of funding and the performance of the programs.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the distribution of $3,192,811.60 in city funds to community organizations to operate youth summer programs during the 2026 and 2027 cycles.

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Multi-year grant cycle

The city is approving grant cycles in two-year blocks (2026 and 2027) rather than annually, likely to ensure program stability.

Human Services Department

Connected Entities

organizationOakland City Council“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →
organizationHuman Services Department“The department that recommended the grant awards.”Map →
organizationPlanning and Oversight Committee“The committee that reviewed and recommended the grant awards.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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