2026 OYLC Youth-Led Prevention Grant Application

2026 Youth-Led Prevention Implementation Grant Application

Presented in partnership with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Complete the below application for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 to implement youth-led prevention projects. This opportunity is available to youth-led prevention groups serving middle or high school-aged youth in the state of Ohio.

Please thoroughly read the RFA before completing this application.

You may Save this form and complete at a later date by clicking Save at the bottom of the page. Submissions must be made by 5:00 pm January 30, 2026. Any incomplete forms will not be reviewed nor applicable for selection.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization Name*
Name on IRS w9
Type*

SchoolNon-Profit OrganizationCoalitionOther
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
This grant opportunity is limited to Ohio organizations.
County*
Website or Social Media Accounts
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Title *
Contact Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Fiscal Officer Name*

First NameLast Name
Fiscal Officer Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Billing Remittance Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Please attach a copy of your organization's IRS form w9*

Cancelof
IRS form w9
How did you hear about this opportunity?*

Ohio Youth-Led Collective’s Email AnnouncementColleagueFacebook PostInstagram PostOhio Youth-Led Collective’s WebsiteBH BulletinOther
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Name of Program*
Age of Students involved in program.*

Middle School onlyHigh School onlyMix of Middle & High School
Estimated number of Youth Participants*
Estimated number of Adult Advisors*
Please provide a description of your youth program, including your mission, target demographic, and how long you have been in existence. *

0/200
Have you received funding to implement youth-led projects in the past?*

YesNo
Please describe the previous youth-led project(s) you implemented with that grant funding.*

0/200
How are youth are meaningfully involved in the decision-making, designing, implementing, and evaluating of your program's projects/initiatives?*

0/200
What roles do your adult advisors play in designing and implementing your program's initiatives and supporting the youth?*

0/200
YOUTH-LED PROJECT/INITIATIVE
In this section, you will detail the project/initiative you would like to implement if awarded these funds. Please be specific in describing what the project is, how it will be implemented, who it will impact, and the goals/intended outcomes of the project. The focus of the projects may include, but are not limited to, substance use prevention, suicide prevention and mental wellness, kindness and anti-bullying, digital wellness and media literacy, and social drivers of health.
What is the main topic addressed by this initiative?*

Substance Use Prevention (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, vaping)Anti-Bullying/Kindness/Violence ReductionSuicide PreventionMental Health/WellnessDigital Wellness/Media LiteracySocial Drivers of HealthOther
What is the main component(s) of your project/initiative?*

Example: Youth Summit, Youth-Led Campaign, Workshop/Presentation, Community Awareness Event 0/30
Please describe in detail the project/initiative(s) your group would like to implement.*

0/300
Provide a detailed outline with proposed timelines for how your group will implement your project/initiative.
What objectives or outcomes does your group hope to achieve through the implementation your project/initiative? How will these impact change in your community?

0/200
Youth Involvement and Leadership
What roles have/will youth play in designing, implementing, and evaluating your program's initiative?*

0/200
Skill Building
Please provide examples of how youth skills (public speaking, leadership, altruism, writing, etc.) will be developed throughout the implementation of this initiative/project. Include any specific training or resources you offer.*

0/200
Community Impact
What is the demographic of the community that your project focuses on impacting? How will your project foster connections between youth and their community? *

Community could be schools, district, county, special interest group, neighborhood, etc0/200
Access and Opportunity
How will your program work to ensure that your initiative/project is accessible and available to all youth in your community/school?*

0/200
Evaluation and Outcomes
What quantitative and qualitative data measures will you use to assess the success of your initiative? *

Awarded groups will be required to provide quarterly reports, along with a final report to share the impact of their initiative. Groups are welcome to collect and share any additional data points. 0/200
BUDGET
What amount of funding are you requesting? You may request up to $10,000.*

Total % (should equal 100)
How would you adapt your project or program if your group received a partial award?*
Should be Empty:

	Percentage (number only)	Brief Description of Expense
Consultants or contractors
Technology and Marketing
Program supplies
Administrative fees (can't exceed 25%)
Transportation
Meeting space
Food
Other

2026 Youth-Led Prevention Implementation Grant Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

YOUTH-LED PROJECT/INITIATIVE

Youth Involvement and Leadership

Skill Building

Community Impact

Access and Opportunity

Evaluation and Outcomes

BUDGET