Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Arts and Music Grants

Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Arts and Music Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: August 07, 2025

Summary

The Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program provides funding to enhance youth accessibility to arts, music, sports, and safety initiatives. With grants up to $25,000 available, the program supports local governments in offering free swim lessons, sports equipment, and art education. Since 2009, over $31.2 million has been awarded to foster creativity and physical activity among youth in Hennepin County, benefiting the community and enriching the lives of its young residents.

Overview

Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants Offering opportunities for all county youth Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants is a program focused on increasing youth access to activities by providing grant opportunities for local government units within Hennepin County. The program has three grant initiatives: Water safety: grants to support free and reduced-cost swim lessons as well as lifeguard services. Sports: grants available for sports equipment, play spaces and sports facilities. Arts and Music: funding for art and music education and programming. Since it began in 2009, the program has awarded more than $31.2 million in grants. Proceeds from the Twins ballpark sales tax support this program. Arts and Music Grants This grant program aims to support youth art and music programming and education in communities across Hennepin County. Funding available Grants up to $25,000 are available for art projects with additional funding for music projects.

Eligibility

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