The Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline Strategy aims to promote (1) sustainable economic strengthening through workforce and career development and/or (2) positive identity development through experiences, opportunities, education/guidance, relationships, and other efforts including apprenticeship-type programs.
Donor Name: Best Starts for Kids
State: Washington
County: King County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline strategy seeks to intentionally and effectively partner with communities to create school to life success pathways for young people 12 to 24 years old and their families, who are disproportionately impacted by systemic racism and most likely to be pushed into the criminal legal system or are already involved in the criminal legal system.
This RFP is seeking to fund programs that promote:
- Sustainable economic strengthening through workforce and career development and/or
- Positive identity development through experiences, opportunities, education/guidance, relationships, apprenticeship-type programs, and/or reconnection to cultural heritage.
Funding Information
Applicants may request up to $940,000 for 30 months.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are encouraged to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations (or fiscally sponsored by an organization) with 501(c)3 status (including community-based or faith-based organizations);
- Tribes and tribal organizations;
- Schools and school districts;
- Public or governmental entities; and/or
- Women of color-led organizations, small non-profit organizations, community based organizations, or young people-led organizations serving in the South King County region.
- Applicants must have a federal tax identification number and serve communities in King County.
For more information, visit Best Starts for Kids.
