CEF is committed to creating opportunities for parents and community leaders to shape the city’s educational system in a way that meets students’ needs.
We are proud to support the partnerships below.
Engagement
Youth Serving Organization Grant Program
The Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) Grant Program provides outstanding, Camden-led organizations with additional resources to support students inside and outside of schools.
THE 2024-2025 YSO GRANT IS NOW OPEN!
Eligibility:
Camden City-based non-profit organizations 501(c)(3) that provide services to youth aged 3 to 18 in the following areas:
1) Academics
2) Recreation
3) Community Service
4) Socio-Emotional Learning/Mental Health
5) Mentoring/Life Skills/Career Readiness
What are the grant amounts?
Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements can apply for a grant in the amount of $5,000; $25,000; or $40,000.
What can I use the funds for?
Grant funds may be used to support both program needs and operational costs, such as compensation for staff and physical space.
Opens:
Monday, April 15, 2024
Close:
Friday, May 17, 2024
HOW TO APPLY?
Register at the link below before accessing the application. After registering you will receive a confirmation email asking you to set your password, once the password is reset and you return to the home page there will be an option to 'Apply.'
2023-2024
YSO Directory
Adolescent Achievers
After-School All-Stars
B.O.S.S. Mentoring
Camden County Sheriff's Foundation
Camden Dream Center
Camden Kroc Center
Camden Rep
Center for Aquatic Sciences
Centerville Simbas
Community Youth Leadership Advisory Board
Daelight Foundation
Education Over Everything
Food Bank of South Jersey
Free All Minds
The Hoodbrary
I Dare 2 Care
Idea Center for the Arts
Movimiento Tricolor
Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens
Raise the Bar Family Services, Inc.
Rising Leaders Global
Social Responsibility Through Me
Superior Arts Institute
Wholesome Riches, Inc.
WHYY, Inc.
Women of the Dream
Parents Invincible
Parents Invincible seeks to be viewed as representing parents across the entire city, regardless of school type.
They support all high-quality schools: District, Renaissance, Charter, Vocational, and Parochial. Above all, we believe in school choice and respect parents’ decisions.
Their job is to make sure they have access and information to make the best-informed choice in a high-quality school.