Learning & Leadership
We promote the learning, leadership, and social-emotional development of youth and seek to shift how programs engage youth in leadership and governance.
Programs and initiatives supported in this area expose youth to arts, culture, provide enrichment and youth leadership opportunities. Learn More
Economic Opportunity
We create opportunities for economic prosperity by supporting programs and initiatives that build workforce skills, promote youth entrepreneurship, and expose youth to career pathways.
Creating access to economic opportunities for young people is a key part of ensuring the long-term success of youth and communities in Minnesota. Learn More
Health & Safety
We champion programs that promote the holistic health & safety of young people by meeting basic health needs and ensuring young people are safe and not criminalized in their communities.
We take a holistic approach to health and safety and advance intervention strategies that prevent the criminalization of youth, which can pose a threat to public safety. Learn More
RFP for our COVID-19 Emergency Response Round 3: Employment & Civic Engagement
In order to address the numerous needs brought on by the pandemic, Youthprise has established the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.
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$4.4
Million in Strategic Investments in 2019
Five Impactful Strategic Investments
Youthprise utilizes strategic investments to invest in largescale, high-impact, long-term work that complements our grantmaking and programming.
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Diversity in Innovation: An Introduction to the President’s Fund
The President’s Fund is a fund set aside for discretionary grants that the President believes will advance the mission of Youthprise. Consider it the Youthprise equivalent to the 20% Project!
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