Funding Amount

$80,000 ($40,000 annually for 2 years)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Every two years
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Building Tomorrow: Hands-On Trades Program for At-Risk Youth

Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - Youth Support Services Program

Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota

Focus Areas:

  • Hands-on trades training for at-risk youth
  • Practical skills development
  • Mentorship programs
  • Wage-earning opportunities
  • School credit accumulation
  • Personal growth and resilience building

Program Details:

  • Launch of Building Tomorrow project
  • Partnership with Legacy2Inspire
  • Trade-related activities including:
    • Teamwork development
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Real-world skill application
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Competitive wages for participants
  • School credit for program participation
  • Preparation for future careers in trades

Target Population: At-risk youth in Central Minnesota

Program Goals:

  • Equip youth with essential career skills
  • Foster personal growth
  • Build resilience
  • Create pathways to employment
  • Unlock potential and support dream pursuit

What Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$95K
Median grant
$95K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: St Cloud, MN.

Example grants

  • Career Solutions · St Cloud, MN

    Jobs and training services

    $95K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Workforce development
  • Mentoring

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