The Youth Wealth Building, Emergency & Stabilization Fund is seeking applications for its grant program.
Donor Name: Youthprise
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Youthprise Youth Board members are directing this emergency fund as Minnesota youth continue to face crisis after crisis. Investing in youth wellbeing, civic engagement, and economic opportunity is a proven strategy for strengthening community safety and improving crisis response.
Today, many young people and their families face ongoing pressure from rising housing costs, low wages, struggling small businesses, and rapidly shifting community needs. These challenges have been compounded by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Operation Metro Surge, and the murder of George Floyd—events that led to widespread school and business closures and long-term community disruption.
As a result, many youth are navigating overlapping challenges, including:
- Economic precarity
- Public hostility and political targeting
- Limited access to capital, networks, and institutional support
- Civic disengagement and mistrustImmigration-related disruptions
- Experiences of exclusion and being treated as “outsiders”
This fund supports three areas:
- Youth Civic Engagement
- Leadership development and civic education
- Youth-led advocacy and organizing
- Opportunities to participate in local decision-making
- Youth Economic Opportunity
- Employment and entrepreneurship pathways
- Financial support and wealth-building resources
- Access to capital, mentorship, and career networks
- Wellbeing, Safety & Crisis Response
- Youth-led outreach and trusted community messaging
- Peer-based stabilization and referral networks
- Basic needs support and resource distribution
- Mental health and wellness services
- Culturally responsive support
Funding Information
The average grant size is $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Young people under the age of 25 who live in Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply directly to this fund as individuals.
- Organizations may apply if they can demonstrate the ability to directly resource young people with significant needs who may not otherwise be able to access funding. Preference will be given to youth applicants.
- This is a youth-directed fund, guided by Youthprise Youth Board Members. Applications will be reviewed by both youth board members and Youthprise staff. Preference will be given to applicants who can express their unique needs as well how funds will be used for their success.
For more information, visit Youthprise.
