September 2, 2010
NIH Grant Opportunity: Reducing Risk Behaviors by Promoting Positive Youth Development
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking Research Project Small (R03) Grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose to conduct high quality, behavioral and social science research that will advance the field of positive youth development. Studies may include the evaluation of particular components of new or existing youth development programs; the examination of child and adolescent assets, behaviors, and development that influence positive youth trajectories; and the evaluation of family, community, or social assets and liabilities that contribute to or hamper youth development. Applications are due September 7, 2011. Learn more about the grant opportunity.
September 2, 2010
Department of Justice Holds Tribal Youth Summit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a Tribal Youth Summit at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM, on July 19–23, 2010. More than 110 American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth representing 21 tribal communities from across the nation participated. The summit featured sessions on the prevention of substance abuse, teen dating violence, and gang involvement. Among other topics covered were strategies for promoting academic success during the middle- and high-school years and career opportunities for youth. On July 21, DOJ convened its first Listening to the Voices of Tribal Youth Circle, in which youth from tribal communities across the United States shared their high-priority issues with federal officials. The goal of the Circle was to create a venue for communication between tribal youth and federal government staff as a tool in shaping policy and programs that will affect tribal youth for years to come. Learn more about the Summit.
The Collaboration Center provides resources to help federal, state, and local partnerships thrive. Learn about forming, managing, and sustaining strong collaborations; and connecting with your peers.
This section provides links to reliable federal data on youth topics. Use it to deepen your understanding of youth issues and strengthen your efforts to improve youth outcomes.
Through the Youth Topics series, the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs provides information, strategies, tools, and resources for youth, families, schools and community organizations related to a variety of cross-cutting topics that affect youth.
Map My Community is a tool designed specifically to assist you in locating resources in your community to help you build and strengthen your youth program. Get ideas for new partnerships, identify gaps in your community, and learn about resources to avoid duplication of effort.
The FindYouthInfo Program Directory features evidence-based programs whose purpose is to prevent and/or reduce delinquency or other problem behaviors in young people. Currently, you can search the directory by risk factor or protective factor.
The Funding Information Center provides tools to help you build and sustain your programs and activities. You'll find funding ideas as well as strategies on how to apply for federal grants.
U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Online Tool for Grant Applicants
