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Application deadline was October 24, 2024; stored deadline is null. Program is now closed for this cycle.
African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program is sponsored by Youthprise (in partnership with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)). This program invests in nonprofit and community-based organizations with demonstrated experience in offering culturally relevant, career development/work readiness programming to African immigrant youth in Minnesota.
Priorities include youth-informed programming that fosters youth voice and community engagement. While specific digital skills are not exclusively mentioned, career development and work readiness often encompass these.
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African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program - GRANT - Youthprise African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program Applications are now closed Youthprise envisions a Minnesota where outcomes for youth are no longer predictable by race, geography, or socioeconomic status.
In commitment to our vision, we have partnered with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)* , and young people to design and host year two of the newly expanded African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program. *Funds for this project are appropriated from the 2023 Minnesota Legislature.
Minnesota is home to a large and growing African immigrant population with many concentrated communities spread throughout the state. These communities have greatly contributed to the cultural and economic fabric of Minnesota, and yet, many face barriers that make it difficult to achieve economic prosperity.
The African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program will partner with and invest in nonprofit and community-based organizations, through reimbursement-based grants, that have demonstrated experience offering culturally relevant, career development/work readiness programming to African immigrant youth. Through focus groups with African Youth and Youthprise staff, we have identified the following grant program priorities.
We are seeking proposals that address the diverse needs of African immigrant youth, knowing that African immigrant youth are not a monolith. African immigrant youth are multidimensional and are looking for programming that meets their emotional, mental, and physical needs. They want programming that is culturally relevant and youth-led.
As you are shaping your grant proposals, please consider the following priorities: Young people are most interested in career development and work readiness programming that fosters, prioritizes, and acts on youth voice. Specifically, in our work with youth that identify from African Immigrant communities, they named wanting opportunities to inform and lead.
We seek to end youth oppression by fostering opportunities for healing and building ownership, wealth, and power. Young people are looking for trustworthy and invested adults that share cultural contexts and connections, to help guide their personal and professional growth. They are interested in internships, apprenticeships, and fellowships that allow them to gain experience in a supportive environment.
NAVIGATING SYSTEMS & CULTURAL NORMS Young people are seeking support in navigating complex white dominant cultural systems and norms that come into tension with their cultural norms and beliefs. These include but are not limited to job searching, post-secondary education, industry credentialing, finances, transportation, housing, and community services.
Young people want to have the space to dream, explore possibilities, and experiment with different career paths and professions in the context of their personal, family, and community hopes and visions. They want to grow in their leadership and clarify their personal values, strengths, and unique skill sets. Our thinking must move beyond being sustainable to achieving growth.
To do more, we must increase our financial capacity. Organizations with operating budgets greater than $750,000 can request up to $75,000 for their project or program. Organizations with operating budgets of $750,000 or less can request up to $50,000 for their project or program.
We anticipate making about 20 grant awards. This number is subject to change based on the requests received. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3)* youth, community-based, and economic development organizations, as well as local units of government and public school districts.
Organizations must be located in Minnesota and serving populations within Minnesota. Organizations must have a demonstrated history of serving African immigrant* youth or communities. *Eligible applicants also include organizations described above that have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor in lieu of a 501(c)(3).
*For the purposes of these funds, we are defining “African Immigrant” as populations who have recently moved from the continent of Africa. Here is our anticipated timeline for this grant program. Community Grant Review Process November 2024 – January 2025 Committee & Board Approval Process * We will make every effort to adhere to the timeline as presented and will leave space for flexibility as needed.
We intend for the official grant period to be 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2026. Info Session Recording & PowerPoint Check out the Application Questions Applications are now closed. As we receive questions, we are adding them to our FAQs.
You can view our full list of FAQs here. Contact Program & Grants Manager Abby Wellan at abby@youthprise. org *The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (in whole or in part) this workforce development product (training, event, curricula, etc.) through a grant.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe your organization's history serving African immigrant youth/communities.
Describe the career development and work readiness programming you will implement.
How will your program incorporate youth-informed and culturally relevant approaches?
How will mentorship, system navigation support, identity exploration, and skill building be incorporated?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit and community-based organizations, or organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, that have demonstrated experience offering culturally relevant, career development/work readiness programming to African immigrant youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $75,000 (for organizations with operating budgets > $750,000); up to $50,000 (for organizations with operating budgets ≤ $750,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
African Immigrant Youth Career Development Grant Program is funded by Youthprise (in partnership with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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