Committee on Youth


The Purpose of  the Committee on Youth (COY) is to advise the Township Board on the provision of programs and services to combat and prevent juvenile delinquency. The Committee also seeks to provide for the well-being of underserved and underprivileged youth and their families who reside in DeKalb Township. This is accomplished through partnerships and the creation of funding of youth activities. The DeKalb Township Committee on Youth currently consists of six committee members, including one Board Liaison. Committee on Youth meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the DeKalb Township Board Room at 5:00 PM, unless otherwise posted.  The Committee on Youth reviews all grant applications, however, the Township Board of Trustees ultimately make all decisions pertaining to grant requests.

Committee on Youth Grant Applications may be returned via e-mail (supervisor@dekalbtownship.org), in-person or by mail at 2323 S. 4th St. in DeKalb. If you have questions please contact Township Supervisor Mary Hess at (815) 758-8282.

COY Request For Proposals (RFP)
COY Grant Application

Join the Committee on Youth!


The DeKalb Township Board of Trustees is seeking to fill a pending vacancy on its Committee on Youth.

Interested individuals should complete the COY Membership Application and submit it to Township Supervisor Mary Hess by no later than March 1, 2026.

E-mail: Supervisor@dekalbtownship.org

For additional information, please contact DeKalb Township at (815) 758-8282.

COY Membership Application

DeKalb Township Map


DeKalb Township map