Youth Empowerment and Relationship Violence Prevention Programs

Overview

<p>The Allstate Foundation has announced a $3 million funding opportunity for youth empowerment and relationship violence prevention programs that advance racial equity. Grants of up to $100,000 over one year or $200,000 over two years will be awarded in support of existing or new programming across the following two focus areas:</p> <p><strong>Relationship Violence Prevention Programs</strong>: Innovative, local, and culturally relevant healthy relationship education and relationship violence prevention-related programming for teens and young adults of color and/or other marginalized communities.</p> <p><strong>Inclusive Leadership Programs for Youth and Educators</strong>: Service-learning programs that provide resources and experiences for youth to engage in civic and community activities that increase their capacity to be inclusive leaders, develop a sense of collective responsibility, and take action for social change and racial equity; positive youth development programs that empower youth to reach their full potential as leaders who demonstrate and promote equity and inclusion within their learning environments and communities (programs should be youth-centered and designed to allow youth to actively participate in anti-racism, anti-bias, and equity-focused practice to increase their understanding and competency in advancing racial equity as well as the more conventional youth development cognitive, psychological, and behavioral gains); and professional development programs for educators (e.g., teachers, administrators, out-of-school program providers, etc.) to improve their culturally responsive teaching practices that result in safe, affirming, and equitable learning environments in which all youth are able to thrive.</p> <p>Pre-applications are due September 17, 2021, and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application by October 22, 2021.</p>