Dear Activist,

Now -- more than ever -- it is important to invest in our Young Party Activists. Young people play a vital role in the Democratic Party's victories, and oftentimes progress starts with us.

We are Party Officers. We are elected and appointed delegates. We serve on Standing Committees and Caucuses. We organize and mobilize our communities. We are leading the fight against the climate crisis and gun violence. In other words, our Party's youth are doing the work and fighting the good fight everyday.

That is why we are inviting all of you to apply for the Eric Bradley Deep Blue Grant Program, a $5,000 grant dedicated to funding projects that welcome and engage California Democrats between the ages of 16-35.

Like many of us, Eric Bradley was a staunch Democrat, dedicated volunteer, and a leader in his community. In honor of his memory, the Eric Bradley Deep Blue Grant Program was established to continue his mission of promoting young peoples engagement and achievement.  

The deadline to apply has been extended to October 25, 2019, and you can submit an application here.

Eligibility is as follows:

• Open to central committees, CYD chapters, chartered Democratic Clubs, affiliated statewide organizations
• A volunteer project that will target young voters and young potential voters (high school students, trade schools, union apprenticeships, Job Corps, Conservation Corps, etc.)
• Projects must be for specific activities (movie nights, dance parties, spoken word contests, county fair booths, etc.)
• Projects must have measurable goals (number of attendees, new CYD chapter formed, number of new members in the 16-35 age group, etc.)

Young Democrats are not only the future of the Democratic Party -- we are the California Democratic Party. Organizing and engaging young Californians is more important than ever as California leads our country forward and resists the Trump administration. Good luck applicants!

In Solidarity,

Glenda Barillas
Co-Chair, Finance Committee
Chair, Deep Blue Wave Grant Sub-committee
Delegate, 47th Assembly District

Dan Weitzman
Controller
California Democratic Party