REACH Program Funding Strategies
Please note: Funding is no longer available through the REACH program.
Community Action Grants
In 2006, we committed almost $5 million to seven broad community coalitions in the California Capital Region, beginning with nine-month planning grants of $75,000 each to assess their strengths, challenges, resources and readiness to improve conditions for youth and to create a plan of action. In 2007, the seven coalitions were awarded implementation grants of $600,000, distributed over three years. In 2008, we expanded REACH Community Action funding with $75,000 planning grants to coalitions in Vacaville and Yuba City-Marysville.
Get more information about Community Action on the REACH Web site.
Program Improvement Grants
Grants up to $10,000 are awarded to increase youth participation in quality programs in the California Capital Region. These grants help support existing youth programs for greater reach and impact, and promote the development of new programs throughout the region. Since the REACH program began in 2006, Sierra Health has awarded 65 Program Improvement grants totaling more than $630,000. Program Improvement grant funding is not planned for 2010.
Get more information about Program Improvement on the REACH Web site.
Youth Engagement Grants
In partnership with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, and the El Dorado and Placer community foundations, REACH supports the Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) to fund Youth HOPE youth-led service projects. This strategy supports the development of important life and leadership skills by providing opportunities for young people to contribute to their communities.
Get more information about Youth Engagement on the REACH Web site.
Get information about GABY on the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Web site.