Youth Venture

Through the Best Buy @15 Challenge 15 teams from the U.S. or Puerto Rico will win $10,000 each to expand their Ventures and improve their communities!

Application*

The application is your chance to share how you plan to creatively expand the impact of your Venture and keep it going strong.
Download Application in Word Format
Download Application in PDF Format

Once you've filled out one of these applications, it's time to submit. You can send your application in by:

– Emailing your application to bestbuy15@youthventure.org
– Faxing your application to 1-612-870-2630
– Mailing your application to:

             Youth Venture Midwest 
             Attn: Best Buy @15™ Challenge 
             2831 Aldrich Ave. S 
             Minneapolis, MN 55408

We're here to help you fill out the application, and answer any questions you may have. You can contact us by emailing bestbuy15@youthventure.org or calling toll free 1-866-788-1628.

Timeline (subject to change):

– September 1st: Application opens
– October 27th: Application closes
– November: Thirty finalists notified and online profiles created
– December: Online public voting to select the 15 @15™ winners
– January: Winners notified
– February: Official celebration

* Applicants must be previous Youth Venture grant recipients. All applicants must be approved Venture Teams by September 1, 2008. Only one application may be submitted per person.