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
COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Round 2 has Now Opened
To address the intersectionality of COVID-19 and systemic racism, Youthprise has focused the second round of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund on African American youth-serving organizations statewide.
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$4.4
Million in Strategic Investments in 2019
Dada, What Color Was George?
While getting ready to leave our Saint Paul home, I wanted to prepare my six-year-old daughter for what we would encounter. I told her people are really upset. Things will look different.
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Covid19 Response Update: Youthprise’s Response and Aid during Covid19
Youthprise has been quickly pivoting our work to support the needs of those most impacted by COVID-19.
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