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2022-2023 GRANT FUNDING FOR HIGH IMPACT DE&I PROJECTS
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Organization Name :*
Y e ar Establishe d:*
Fiscal Age nt, if diffe re nt than abov e :*
Tax ID #:*
Docume nt Ce rtifying Fe de ral Tax-Exe mpt status, if applicable
Name of Exe cutiv e Dire ctor (or highe st le ade rship position)
Approximate Annual Budge t:
M ajor Source s of Funding:
M ission State me nt:
Numbe r of paid staff (full- or part-time ):
Numbe r of v olunte e rs:
Name of Board Pre side nt or Chair:
Organizational Le ade rship Chart *
Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:
PART 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
1966
N/A
952468116
IRS Exemption Letter - Dated 9-09-19.pdf 80.33KB
Michael Boyer
5,628,733
Grants, membership, individual giving and events
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive,
caring, responsible citizens.
38
200
Nadine Sullivan
Expanded Org Chart BGCMCC.png 1.56MB
Emily Reneau
Organization M ailing Addre ss:*
Phone :*
E-mail:*
Brie fly de scribe your organization’s mission, primary activ itie s, and ope rating structure s.
De scribe the community(ie s) your organization supports.
Name of DE&I Proje ct *
Est. numbe r of pe ople se rv e d through this proje ct:*
Est. numbe r of SLO CITY RESIDENTS se rv e d through this proje ct *
Total Proje ct Cost:*
AM OUNT OF CITY FUNDING REQUESTED:*
De scribe your propose d proje ct or program.
City
Santa Maria
State / Province / Region
CA
Postal / Zip Code
93458
Country
USA
Street Address
901 N. Railroad Avenue
Address Line 2
805-922-7763
emily.reneau@centralcoastkids.org
Founded in 1966, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria
Valley and Boys & Girls Clubs of North SLO County) have been helping kids aged 6–18 create Great
Futures. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast provides after-school tutoring, mentoring, and access to
healthy activities.
Please be specif ic in the population and geographic area.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is located on the Central Coast of California in Santa Barbara
and San Luis Obispo Counties. We have 22 club sites in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Atascadero, Shandon,
Creston and Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo.
PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION
Youth for Unity - The Club at Laguna Middle School
60
60
15,000
50,000
De scribe the community the proje ct will support.
De scribe the e quity gaps and community ne e ds this proje ct will addre ss.
Specify w hat the requested f unds w ill be used f or, the need for this project, the number of people impacted. Include a project plan, if available.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America's (BGCA) Youth for Unity program provides youth and parents with the
groundwork that will help them better understand diversity and combat prejudice, bigotry, and
discrimination. This program consists of a comprehensive, broad-based set of activities and conversation
starters that build the capacity of local Clubs to help members appreciate themselves as unique and
special individuals; understand our society’s diversity; recognize bias and unfairness, and take personal
leadership in confronting bias. Youth for Unity was created to promote three primary youth outcomes: 1.
Cultivate individuality: Youth learn to value their individuality, which is the unique combination of qualities
that makes them who they are. 2. Build cultural identity: Club members respect the beliefs, traditions and
values of the culture they belong to. 3. Appreciate diversity: Young people learn about diverse cultures
and groups and begin to appreciate the richness and depth that diversity brings to our society.
The Youth for Unity program uses a weekly schedule that allows youth to learn, practice and apply the
skills of self-awareness, empathy, self-advocacy, inclusion and social responsibility learned through the
Youth for Unity themes. Following is an sample of weekly activities:
Monday: See What’s Special and Unique in Every Individual: We start the week with an activity that lets
youth share what makes them unique and special. This will help youth build self-awareness and self-
advocacy.
Tuesday: Understand Our Society’s Diversity: We build in an activity on Tuesday that allows youth to
recognize the similarities and differences they share with their peers. This will help youth build empathy
and inclusion.
Wednesday: Recognizing Bias and Unfairness: Wednesday's activity lets youth talk about where they see
bias and unfairness in their lives. This will help youth build self-awareness, empathy and inclusion.
Thursday: Take Personal Leadership in Confronting Bias: This leads youth in an activity that allows them
to identify ways they can take action against bias and unfairness to make their world a better place. This
will help youth build self-advocacy and social responsibility.
Friday: Club Culture Celebration: We end the week with a celebration to honor and recognize the
culture(s) of our Club members and their families. This could include a potluck night, an arts exhibit or a
workshop for youth and families. Such events can help youth celebrate their own culture and, expose
expose them to other cultures. We will engage youth asking for their ideas on cultural celebrations.
Specify the population, location of services provided, and any other identif iers your proposed project w ill support.
The Boys & Girls Clubs has historically served low-income minority youth. Our Laguna Middle School club
site is the first one we have opened in the City of San Luis Obispo. It serves the middle school population,
a population in itself that is underserved. Laguna Middle school's minority student enrollment is 44% and
enrolls 32% economically disadvantaged students.
San Luis Coastal School District was eager to put programming in place to confront bullying and cultural
awareness issues found at the middle school level and learned the BGCMCC model to be the ideal way to
bring a comprehensive program to the Campus. At Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast, we take a
stand for the future of our local youth. We condemn any act of racism or discrimination. We stand for
safety, health, dignity, and equitable opportunity. We advocate for youth and encourage young people to
harness the power of their voice. We believe: All young people should be afforded the guarantee of fair
treatment, access, and opportunity. There are historically marginalized underserved and
underrepresented populations. Systemic racism has a traumatic impact on young people. Our mission
compels us to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation and advancement of
some groups in this country, particularly Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other persons of color. The
essential work that is needed to dismantle oppressive and unjust systems is complex and requires
intentional and decisive action nationally, locally and within our own organizations. Addressing systemic
injustice cannot be accomplished by a single organization. It is only through a collective effort that we can
create a future that is equitable and accessible to all. Black, Latino, Native and other youth of color, and
their families and communities, historically have been and still are confronted with racism and its negative
impacts. Institutional, or systemic, racism is a structural and systematic practice of creating and denying
opportunities, and assigning value, based on race. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is on a journey to help
combat racial inequities by dismantling institutional racism within our walls and ensuring that all youth have
equal access and opportunity to achieve their dreams. The Youth for Unity Targeted Program and
resources support Clubs in creating a more diverse, inclusive and racially equitable environment for youth
to grow and thrive.
In the table below briefly list 2-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success or
measurable outcomes.
M e thods of Ev aluation Indicators of Succe ss / M e asurable Outcome s
In the chart below, identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this
project, and their roles.
Name of Partne r Activ ity/Se rv ice The y Prov ide for This Proje ct
Prov ide the time line for this propose d proje ct.
De scribe your plan for sustainability be yond the City’s one -ye ar award funding, if applicable .
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
Through National Youth Outcomes Initiatives
(NYOI), we are striving to improve accountability
and create a data-driven culture, for our Clubs.
NYOI measures the impact of Boys & Girls Clubs in
a consistent and credible way. We collect data on
member demographics, attendance, members’
perception of the Club Experience, and how
members are doing in terms of our three priority
outcome areas of Academic Success, Character
and Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs also finds consistently that
when members report having an optimal Club
Experience, they are more likely to achieve
positive outcomes in the priority areas of Academic
Success, Character and Leadership, and Healthy
Lifestyles. For example, in the area of Academic
Success, members who report an optimal Club
Experience are 35% more likely to be on track to
graduate from high school on time compared to
their Club peers who report a Club Experience that
needs improvement. Continued exposure to a
high-quality Club Experience fosters a love for
learning, enabling young people to grow into
effective, engaged, and adaptive learners. It builds
young people’s confidence and competence to
motivate, collaborate and lead. And it equips
young people with the ability to live positive,
healthy decision-makers.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
50 BIPOC middle school youth achieving academic
success
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
50% increase by the end of 2022
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
10 more BIPOC middle school youth enrolled in the
BGCMCC program
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
20% increase by the end of 2022
Example: ABC Business
San Luis Coastal School District
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
SLCSD support us in allowing us to run a
clubhouse on their site and work with us to insure
programming needs are met communicating what
is needed to their middle school population.
Example: ABC Business
Laguna Middle School
Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
Support us in communicating the needs of their
student population in addition to allowing us to run
a club on their middle school site.
The Laguna club site opened in the Spring 2022 and will open again this coming school year. Our plan is
to run the program year round for youth out of school hours with programming in the summer. The project
has an indefinite end time.
Using the table below, please provide a broadly-itemized budget for your project,
including the source of any matching funds.
Ite m De scription *Total Cost *Amount Prov ide d by
City Funds *
Amount of Othe r
Funds and Source of
Funding *
1
2
3
4
5
*During application review , you may be asked for f urther f inancial information or f or proof of any matching f unds
De scribe the plan for promoting this proje ct within the City of San Luis Obispo.
How will you highlight the City's support of your proje ct?
By signi ng thi s applicaon, I ce rfy that the i nformaon containe d w i thin is true and corre ct to the be st of my
know l e dge . I agre e to comply w i th the re quire me nts of the Ci ty of the San Lui s Obispo.
Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:*
Signature *
Title :*
We plan to continue to work closely with our schools and educator to ensure that we are informed of the
educational needs of our members. We will continue to work as a team in the best interest of our youth.
We will continue to work closely with our parents and guardians so they are able to communicate any
specific educational needs their child may have that we can help with.
We will work to develop a personalized learning program for our members that may need additional help.
We are committed to serving nutritious meals and snacks to ensure that our members have the nutrition
they need throughout the day to learn.
We will continue to consistently train our staff and follow our Formula for Impact. We will continue work with
outside organizations that may offer our youth addition resources, Big Brothers Big Sisters, County Health
Departments, Social Services, Local colleges, Goodwill Industries, etc. educating them on our stand to
condemn any act of racism or discrimination.
PART 3: PROJECT COST / BUDGET
Project Personnel 95,000.00$15,000.00$80,000.00$
Marketing Outreach 5,000.00$1,000.00$4,000.00$
General & Administrative 25,000.00$15,000.00$10,000.00$
Scholarships 15,000.00$12,000.00$3,000.00$
Program supplies & food 10,000.00$7,000.00$3,000.00$
PART 4: AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has strong relationships with our local media. We will be
promoting this program through those channels in addition to social media, BGCMCC website and back to
school flyers.
The City's support will be mentioned in all avenues listed above with inclusion of the City's logo and the
words "The Youth for Unity Program is made possible in part by a grant for the City of San Luis Obispo".
We will work closely with the City's DEI department to insure wording is compliant with their needs.
PART 5: CERTIFICATION
Emily Reneau
Date :*
Development Manager
8/8/2022