Resources

ABF Trailblazer Fellowship allows previous ABF grantees who are currently in 9th-12th grade to apply for a new grant (up to $2500) to fund a dream, or get a head start on their road to independence, college, and career.

Join us for the Annual Celebration of the Ann Bancroft Foundation, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at The Depot Minneapolis.

I believe many of today’s problems stem from distrust or hatred of groups seen as “other,” such as people with different backgrounds, religions, races, sexualities, or gender expressions than one’s own. These issues could be lessened or fixed with more empathy and understanding of our commonalities.

In my community, I would like to tackle overconsumption because of its impact on our environment.

I want to introduce the triangle method in my violin studio and actively engage the student’s parent(s) in the process. I want to inspire them with the Suzuki Method and involve them in their children’s musical journey so that it can become a rewarding, bonding, enriching experience for all.

ABF Trailblazer Fellowship allows previous ABF grantees who are currently in 9th-12th grade to apply for a new grant (up to $2500) to fund a dream, or get a head start on their road to independence, college, and career.

Hear from Mia Stipkovits about her travels with her youth orchestra, an ensemble part of the music organization called Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.

If I had the power to change gun violence, I would. Not just gun violence in Minneapolis — gun violence everywhere. No individual should have to worry about their safety while they are outside in the world doing simple things based on their environment.