How much funding does Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants provide?

Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants provides $2,100,000 (total distributed to 101 organizations) in funding.

When is the deadline for Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants

Q: How often is Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants offered?

Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Youthprise

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for After-School Programs Youth Services Grants Academic Enrichment Grants

Funding Amount

$2,100,000 (total distributed to 101 organizations)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Overview

Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants

Status: Completed - Board approved May 24, 2012

Geographic Scope: Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota

Focus Areas:

Out-of-school time learning opportunities

Quality learning opportunities beyond the classroom

Programs serving youth, especially underserved and youth of color

Youth development and 21st century skills

Academic achievement support

Program quality improvement

Racial equity in the out-of-school time field

Community mobilization around youth policy agenda

Background:
Youthprise exists as an intermediary in the out-of-school time field, committed to championing learning beyond the classroom. Research shows an "opportunity gap" exists in access to high-quality learning opportunities, especially for low-income and youth of color. Youth spend over 2,000 hours outside of school each year.

Program Type: One-year general operating support grants to strengthen organizational capacity

Grantee Composition: 101 organizations throughout Twin Cities

Mix of small and large youth-serving organizations

Traditional afterschool programs

New, culturally-specific and grassroots organizations

Funding Uses:

General operating support to strengthen organizational capacity

Pilot innovative approaches

Professional development participation

Quality program offerings

Learning Community Component: Grantees form a learning community to:

Improve program quality

Explore innovative approaches

Expand access to learning opportunities

Promote racial equity in out-of-school time field

Mobilize communities around shared policy agenda

Contact: Karen Kingsley, Youthprise, 612-564-4858 ext 5

Additional Information: Full list of 2012 grantees available at https://youthprise.org/grant-making/grantees/

What Youthprise actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024: 85
Total given: $4.26M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,853–$613K

By dollars: Minnesota 75%, Mississippi 9%, New York 5%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; Saint Paul, MN; Northfield, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
56% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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Ka Joog Nonprofit Organization · Minneapolis, MN

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Trio Community Meals LLC · Jackson, MS

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$365K
World Youth Connect · Saint Paul, MN

Ramsey County JDAI

$190K
CKC Good Food · Minneapolis, MN

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$153K
Propel Nonprofits · Minneapolis, MN

Culturally Grounded Wellness Grant

$140K