Youth Engagement Programming Grants

Howard County Government will release the FY26 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) grant application on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

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.

The Office of the County Executive will host a virtual public information session on the FY26 YEP! Grant application on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. This session will give potential applicants an overview of the program, review application requirements, and provide an opportunity to ask questions.

To register for this information session, please visit: https://howardcountymd.webex.com/weblink/register/r9f96ba93b92dbf7ebd9011cb574f08f0.

The YEP! grant application will open on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The application is due by 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 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.

Grant Application Materials

Grant application materials will be posted to this webpage once the application opens.