ESR Childhood & Youth Development

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking proposals for the Extended Social Resources (ESR) Grant Program, focusing on Childhood & Youth Development. The program aims to strengthen and enhance services for early childhood through teenage populations, addressing issues such as student learning loss, youth violence prevention, and mentorship. Applicants must be non-profit 501(c)3 organizations with a physical presence in Lexington-Fayette County, registered with the IRS and having a Gold Seal of Transparency or higher profile on Candid.org. The funding period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with a projected funding target of approximately $694,000. Proposals will be evaluated based on program proposal and design, program measures and evaluation, and capacity and sustainability. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Needs statement and problem description • Service delivery model • Client eligibility and requirements • Evidence-based or best practice models • Program measures and evaluation • Capacity and sustainability, including staff qualifications and experience, partnership and resource leverage, and outreach and inclusion strategy • Program budget summary