Best Starts Stopping School to Prison Pipeline

We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline Strategy Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Our Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline strategy seeks to intentionally and effectively partner with communities to create school to life success pathways for young people 12 to 24 years old and their families, who are disproportionately impacted by systemic racism and most likely to be pushed into the criminal legal system or are already involved in the criminal legal system.

This RFP is seeking to fund programs that promote:

·       Sustainable economic strengthening through workforce and career development and/or

·       Positive identity development through experiences, opportunities, education/guidance, relationships, apprenticeship-type programs, and/or reconnection to cultural heritage.

Read more about this funding opportunity and how to apply on the Best Starts blog.