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SFPUC proposes expanded Project Learning Partnership grants to reach more youth and tighten performance measures
Summary
The SFPUC described proposed rule changes to its Project Learning Partnership grant program, including higher maximum awards, stronger performance metrics and technological improvements for data collection. The commission approved the proposed modifications.
Carm Knighton, manager of youth programs in the SFPUC community benefits team, presented proposed rule modifications for the Project Learning Partnership (PLP) grant program and asked commissioners to approve the changes.
Knighton said PLP supports local youth‑serving nonprofits to integrate project‑based learning about water, power and sewer systems and that the program has engaged nearly 5,000 youth since its inception. The current grant cycle ends April 30 and a solicitation for the next three‑year cycle begins July 1. The program typically awards 15–20 grantees per cycle and reaches about 500 youth each cycle.
Proposed changes presented to the commission include increasing the maximum three‑year award to $130,000 (up $25,000) for larger cohorts and increasing the maximum for smaller cohorts to $95,000 (from $75,000). Knighton said the program will add more robust performance measures and technological improvements to meet recently established controller’s office expectations for performance standards. Staff emphasized the program’s workforce‑exposure components, site visits, and the annual Futures Fair that introduces youth to city and utility jobs.
Vice President Arce praised the addition of measurable outcomes and said improved performance metrics are important to evaluate the program’s impact and make the case for future investments.
The commission voted to approve the modifications to the PLP program rules.
