Expanding access to comprehensive youth development programs for louisiana youth - boys & girls clubs of acadiana (BGCA) requests federal funding to increase staffing and expand youth development…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded one million dollars to Boys And Girls Clubs Of Acadiana, Inc. on August 31, 2026, under the Social Services Research and Demonstration program (CFDA 93.647) to expand access to comprehensive youth development programs for Louisiana youth.

The recipient will increase staffing and expand youth development services across eight club sites throughout Louisiana. Programming includes access to caring mentors, academic support, healthy meals, leadership opportunities, and workforce readiness experiences designed to help young people succeed in school, careers, and life.

The award obligates one million dollars with a period of performance through August 30, 2027. Place of performance is Louisiana. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Expanding access to comprehensive youth development programs for louisiana youth - boys & girls clubs of acadiana (BGCA) requests federal funding to increase staffing and expand youth development services across eight club sites serving youth and families throughout louisiana. BGCA's mission is to empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Through safe, supportive, and affordable out-of-school-time programming, BGCA provides young people with access to caring mentors, academic support, healthy meals, leadership opportunities, and workforce readiness experiences that help them succeed in school, careers, and life.