Oakland Fund for Children and Youth (OFCY)
OFCY funds non-profit organizations and agencies that provide direct services to Oakland's children, youth, and families.
The Oakland Fund for Children and Youth (OFCY) was established in November 1996, when 75% of Oakland's voters passed the Kids First! Initiative (Measure K), amending the City Charter to set aside funds to support direct services to youth through 21 years of age for a twelve-year period.
Oakland voters reauthorized the Kids First! Initiative in 2009 for a second twelve-year period, and required a Three-Year Strategic Investment Plan to guide the allocation of funds. The fund was reauthorized again by City Council in 2020 for a third 12-year period.
In fiscal year 2023-2024, OFCY provided over $18 million in annual grants to support 148 programs. From 1998 through 2020, OFCY has awarded over 2,200 annual grants totaling over $237 million in funding for direct services to children and youth.
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