Youth Engagement Programming Grants

FY25 YEP! Grant Application

Howard County Government has released the FY25 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) grant application. Launched by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in 2023, the Youth Engagement Programming initiative aims to build avenues for young people to become more connected to their families, friends, and mentors. The goal of these new programs and efforts is to provide our young people with expanded opportunities to be more active and engaged with their peers, and to ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing community.

YEP! grants are intended to provide nonprofit community organizations with resources to establish programming and engagement opportunities for young people in Howard County. YEP! grants will provide community partners with the opportunity to enhance or develop programming during the times when young people need the engagement most. 

YEP! Grant Information Session

The Office of the County Executive hosted a virtual public information session on the FY25 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) Grant application on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00PM. The presentation from the Grant Information Session can be found below:

Application Submission

The YEP! grant application opened on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The application is due by 11:59PM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The completed YEP! grant application and all required materials must be submitted via email to yep@howardcountymd.gov.

For any questions about the YEP! grant or application process, please contact the Office of the County Executive by emailing yep@howardcountymd.gov or by calling 410-313-3939.

Grant Application Materials

• Document

  FY25 YEP! Grant Application Form.docx
• Document

  FY25 YEP! Grant Budget Form.xlsx