Measure S Grant Program

GANG PREVENTION/INTERVENTION GRANT PROGRAM

Funded by Measure S

About the Grant Program

The City of Sanger has established a grant program which provides Measure S funding to address anti-gang and anti-drug strategies including prevention, intervention, and youth development. 

Grant Funding Establishment Information

Grant funding is made available through Measure S as defined and outlined in Ordinance No. 1094 and Resolution No. 4361. You may request a copy of either document by calling the City Manager’s Office or City Clerk’s office at (559) 876-6300. You may also view Article IV of Chapter 66 - Police, Fire, Paramedic, 9-1-1 Emergency Response and Gang/Prevention Special Transaction and Use Tax for Public Safety.

Application and Grant Cycle

APPLICATION WINDOW for Fiscal Year 2021/2022:

• Applications available February 4, 2021.
• Applications due Friday, March 19, 2021, by 4 PM.
• Applications reviewed for funding consideration during March and April. (Two committee members are rotated each year on the application review committee).
• City Council approves allocations before the end of June 2021.
• Funding grant cycle is from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

How to Apply

There are three parts to the application process.

1. Download and read the Grant Background and Instructions Document. (Link)
2. Complete the online Grant Application. (Link) 
3. Submit all required documents by mail or email before the due date.

Mailing address for required documents:

City of Sanger Gang/Drug Prevention Intervention Grant Program, Sanger City Hall, 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93657

Email address for required documents:

ctamez@ci.sanger.ca.us

Grant Award

For the 2020/2021 fiscal year, the Sanger City Council on October 15, 2020, awarded the Measure S Grant Program to:  

• SAM Academy $5,149.17 per month ($61,790 annual award).
• Boys & Girls Club - $4,152.75 per month ($49,833 annual award).