Blueprint Approved Institute

Become more effective and sustainable

In January, we accept fellowship applications from individuals and small organizations doing violence prevention work.

If selected, you:

Participate in eight training sessions, one per month from February through September*
Receive up to $6,000 in funding
Get technical assistance related to designing your activity or program
Become part of a peer network with with other fellowship recipients

*Each organization can send up to two people to the training sessions.

Eligibility requirements

Your operating budget is less than $100,000 per year
Violence prevention is a focus of your work
You require capacity-building training to meet community needs
Your agency serves Minneapolis residents at greatest risk of violence
You have not been part of the cohort in the past

The fellowship runs from March to September.

Training topics

Budgeting
Grant writing and fundraising
Program evaluation
Leadership
Communication and marketing
Community engagement

How to apply

The deadline to submit a 2023 RFP has passed.

Check back in January 2024 for information on next year's fellowship.

Keeping our youth safe

Our city has a Blueprint for Action to Prevent Youth Violence. It reflects our shared vision for a unified city, where all youth are safe and able to thrive.

Read the document