Young Urban Christians & Artists Inc.

Young Urban Christians & Artists Inc., operating through its Yuca Arts Division, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards. The organization specializes in providing visual arts and digital media training programs for youth, as evidenced by its recent federal grant history. Registered in SAM.gov since April 24, 2020, with a current registration expiration date of April 26, 2025, Young Urban Christians & Artists Inc. is structured as a tax-exempt corporate entity. The organization's focus on youth development through artistic expression aligns with its non-profit status and mission to support and nurture young talent in urban communities.

The federal grant awards received by Young Urban Christians & Artists Inc. primarily support visual arts training programs for youth. These programs, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a civilian federal agency, have been consistently awarded on an annual basis. The most recent grant, awarded on June 1, 2024, aims to support a visual arts training program for youth, with a project completion date of May 31, 2025. A similar grant was awarded in 2023 for a multi-week digital and graphic arts and design training program, which included an exhibition component. In 2021, the organization received funding for another youth-focused visual arts training program. These project grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to providing consistent, high-quality arts education and opportunities for young people, with a particular emphasis on visual and digital arts skills development.