Eric Bradley, a devoted Democrat and a leader in his community, left an indelible mark on the values The California Democratic Party hold dear. Bradley was a trusted changemaker in his Long Beach community, consistently elevating Long Beach Democrats to elected office and amplifying the voices of young voters. In homage to his legacy and mission of nurturing the civic engagement and accomplishments of young individuals, the California Democratic Party has reserved $5,000 to support projects that specifically engage California Democrats aged 16-35.

The application for this grant opens on November 17th, 2023 and closes January 31st, 2024.

The eligibility criteria are 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)
• Measurable goals — number of attendees, new CYD chapter formed, number of new members in the 16-35 age group, number of new registered voters, etc.

Please direct questions to [email protected]