Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Lifeguard Services grants

Q: When is the deadline for Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Lifeguard Services grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Lifeguard Services grants?

Geography: Within Hennepin County.

Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Youth Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Within Hennepin County

Overview

The Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program provides financial support for youth activities, including lifeguard services for individuals aged 21 and younger. With grants up to $50,000, the initiative addresses the youth lifeguard shortage through innovative recruitment, training, and retention strategies. This program has awarded over $31.2 million since its inception in 2009, funded by the Twins ballpark sales tax, ensuring more youth have access to essential water safety training and opportunities.

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.