The County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota (“County”) is soliciting applications for the Green Partners Youth Green Jobs Grant (the “Grant”).
Donor Name: Hennepin County
State: Minnesota
County: Hennepin County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/11/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $30,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Through the Green Partners grant program, Hennepin County supports organizations to actively educate, engage, and motivate residents to become environmental stewards and make positive behavior changes, such as taking action to prevent waste, separate organic waste and recycle, reduce household hazardous waste, combat climate change, care for trees, protect birds, bats, and pollinators, and improve air and water quality.
These grants are for projects that invest in green jobs education and training programs for youth, especially those geared toward youth that face disparities. Hennepin County is interested in youth green jobs programming that supports youth in moving along effective pathways to achieve employment in green jobs. Youth green jobs grant projects will engage young people in activities, training, and paid opportunities to gain experience and receive support to secure green jobs.
Youth Green Jobs Grants
Hennepin County is piloting a dedicated youth green jobs grant opportunity through the Green Partners grant program in 2023. The goal of this pilot is to invest in green jobs education and training programs for youth, especially those geared toward youth that face racial and other disparities. Hennepin County is interested in youth green jobs programming that supports youth in moving along effective pathways to achieve employment in green jobs. Youth green jobs grant projects will engage young people in activities, training, and paid opportunities to gain experience and receive support to secure green jobs.
Funding Information
- The Green Partners grant budget for 2023 is $500,000. Approximately $120,000 of these funds are available for youth green jobs grants for the 2023 grant round.
- You can apply for up to $30,000 for a one-year youth green jobs project.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible for the Grant, the applicant must be one of the following:
- A non-profit entity, such as a community, youth, or faith group;
- A public school district or private school, including community education and early childhood family education programs; or
- A park district.
For more information, visit Hennepin County.
