Program funding requests due by Dec. 10 to OC Youth Board

Press Release, Orleans County Youth Board

ALBION – The Orleans County Youth Board today said organizations seeking funding for youth services programs and projects must have their applications submitted to the county by Dec. 10.

Applications are for programs and projects in Orleans County that take place between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.

Kelly Kiebala, Orleans County Youth Bureau Administrator, said there are three different funding categories, the Youth Development Program (YDP), Youth Teams Sports (YTS), and Youth Sports & Education Opportunity Funding (YSEOF).

There are separate applications and the required documents for each funding source can be found on the Youth Bureau website (click here).

“The Youth Board encourages all youth organizations to download the applications and understand the different requirements for each grant,” Kiebala said.  “Organizations should apply for the funding that best suits their programs and maximizes their funding opportunities. We appreciate the important work these groups do in serving our youth and want to be sure they do not miss the deadline for funding.”

Those with questions about the application and funding programs should email the Youth Bureau at OrleansCountyYouthBureau@OrleanscountyNY.gov.