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The grant program aims to support young, low-income New Yorkers up to the age of 24 in overcoming obstacles to succeed in life and careers. It focuses on expanding leadership opportunities for disadvantaged young people, enhancing employer-driven youth workforce programs, increasing the capacity of youth development organizations, and promoting policy reforms to benefit young people. Specific efforts include supporting programs that operate in multiple public school campuses, engage diverse groups for extended periods, influence public policy, promote racial equity, offer career pathways in sectors like healthcare and technology, and improve the city's career and technical education system.