Fall 2026 Youth Activities Grants

The Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program is soliciting applications for grants to support youth activities in Hennepin County. The program is dedicated to enhancing youth access to various activities by offering grant opportunities to local government units. The grants will support projects in the areas of play areas, equipment, lifeguard services, and arts and music. Each applicant may submit up to ten applications across all grant opportunities. The application deadline is September 10, 2026. • Eligible applicants include local government units located within Hennepin County. • Grant funds may be used for various expenses, including equipment, programming, and education. • The grant agreement will define the legal relationship between the County and the grant recipient. • Grant recipients may contract operations and maintenance to a non-public entity, but ownership and operational responsibility must remain with the local government unit.