Service-Learning Funding Opportunities

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noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:51:00 +0000

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Learn and Serve America Youth Engagement Zones FY 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:55:00 +0000

Deadline: March 31, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern

The Learn and Serve America Youth Engagement Zones are designed to improve academic engagement - including student attendance and behavior - and academic achievement, high school graduation rates, and college-going rates by:

1. Demonstrating the relevance of academic coursework and the value of civic engagement through service-learning;
2. Connecting youth with citizens from diverse communities, backgrounds, and perspectives, providing them with expanded opportunities to serve; and
3. Building enduring capacity within communities to use service as a solution to address pressing challenges.

These grants will provide support for "eligible partnerships" to develop coordinated school- or community-based service-learning opportunities for secondary school students. All partnerships must include, at a minimum, at least one local education agency, one community college, and one community-based entity.

Funding Available

Subject to the availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2011, CNCS anticipates the availability of approximately $5.7 million for new Youth Engagement Zones grants. CNCS anticipates making an estimated 5 to 7 grant awards that will range from approximately $700,000 to $1,500,000 to support three years of operations.

For the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, and application information, visit: http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=86

Dept. of Labor Grant Announcement: Civic Justice Corps

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:25:00 +0000

Deadline: March 15, 2011

The U.S. Department of Labor announces the availability of approximately $20 million in funds for Civic Justice Corps grants. Projects funded through these grants will help juvenile offenders gain valuable jobs skills, while demonstrating accountability for their actions through community service projects.

Awarded through a competitive process, these grants will prepare participants for employment and reduce recidivism. This will be accomplished through on-the-job training, job placement, subsidized jobs, and service projects that allow young offenders to take a positive role in their communities. Work experience, other vocational training, and academic interventions will enable participants to improve their skills and enhance their future educational and career opportunities.

The Department expects to award a minimum of 13 grants through this funding opportunity. Civic Justice Corps project funded grants will be expected to develop partnerships with a range of entities, including Social service agencies to provide referrals for supportive services that program participants may need.

A notice of this SGA will be published in the Federal Register. Full eligibility information for applicants and individual participants is included in the solicitation for grant applications. To view the full solicitation, visit http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm. For information on the range of Department of Labor employment and training programs, visit www.doleta.gov.

Learn and Serve America School-Based Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories FY 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:53:00 +0000

Deadline: 5 p.m. Eastern Time, March 3, 2011.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced a funding opportunity to accelerate the success of service-learning programs in federally-recognized Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories. Anticipating approximately $650,000 in new funding, CNCS expects to award three to four new grants under its Learn and Serve America program to enhance and expand existing service-learning programs, and develop new service-learning opportunities in tribal communities.

The grants will provide funding for one to three years to schools that are challenged to meet education standards. Specifically, the grants will support culturally-relevant programs that help youth in under-resourced communities achieve in school and graduate prepared for college, the work force, and life. These grants underscore the agency’s commitment to expanding opportunities among Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories to use service as a tool to build stronger communities.

Funding for this grant competition is contingent on the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2011 budget for CNCS.

More information and application instructions: http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=85

Environmental Justice Small Grants Program

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Deadline: March 31, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting grant applications for $1.2 million in funding to support projects designed to research, educate, empower and enable communities to understand and address local environmental and public health issues.

Environmental Justice Small Grants funding is available for two categories of projects:

40 grants of up to $25,000 each—to support projects that address a community’s local environmental issues through collaborative partnerships, and;
4 grants of up to $50,000 each—to support research on the environmental and human health impacts of exposure to multiple sources of pollution in communities.

Since its inception in 1994, the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program has awarded more than $21 million in funding to 1,200 community-based organizations, and local and tribal organizations working with communities facing environmental justice issues.

The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program, supports and empowers communities working on solutions to local environmental and public health issues. The program assists recipients in building collaborative partnerships to help them understand and address environmental and public health issues in their communities. Successful collaborative partnerships involve not only well-designed strategic plans to build, maintain and sustain the partnerships, but also working towards addressing the local environmental and public health issues.

More information and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html

Do Something Awards 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:16:00 +0000

Deadline: March 1, 2011
Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best young world-changers, 25 and under. Do Something Award nominees and winners represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause, or issue. In 2011 the five nominees will be rewarded with a community grant, media coverage and continued support from DoSomething.org. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 during the live broadcast.

Do Something Award applications are reviewed and judged by the Do Something Award Academy (comprised of former winners) and Do Something Awards team (comprised of Do Something staff) who read through every application and select finalists. The Do Something Award finalists are flown to New York City, where representatives from the Do Something Award Selection Committee (comprised of key not-for-profit and corporate professionals) and the Academy interview the finalists face-to-face. The finalists are narrowed down to five Do Something Award nominees who will be honored in late August and receive a minimum of $10,000 in community grants and scholarships. Of those five winners, one will be selected as the grand prize Do Something Award winner and receive a total of $100,000 in community grants.

Applicants must be 25 or younger (born on or after 9/1/85) and be a US or Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

The Do Something Award community grant money is paid directly to the nominee's organization or the not-for-profit of the nominee’s choice. All winners have the option of receiving $5,000 of the total money awarded in the form of an educational scholarship.

Apply or nominate someone today at www.DoSomething.org/awards

State Farm California Environmental Grant Program

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:17:00 +0000

Deadline: Jan. 14, 2011

State Farm California will be awarding five $5,000 grants to California public high schools or non-profit organizations whose work directly benefits California public high schools. From December 1, 2010 to January 14, 2011, submit the grant application form to tell us about an environmental program that needs funding at your local high school.

Programs applying for grant funding must meet the following requirements:

Applications will be accepted from California public high schools (or non-profit organizations whose work directly benefits public high schools)
Programs must address an environmental initiative within one of the following categories: driving – minimizing your carbon footprint; recycling – home or school; promoting healthy lifestyles; community outreach
Programs must be supported by a teacher or administrator of the high school where the grant is being funded
Projects should include intentional ties to classroom academics while addressing green issues

One grant will be awarded in each of the following regional areas:

Southern California
Los Angeles
Central California
San Francisco/Bay Area
Northern California

For more information, including the official rules and the entry form, visit http://www.statefarm.com/aboutus/_articles/zones/california/environmental_grant_program.asp

Eisner Prize for Excellence in Intergenerational Work

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:38:00 +0000

Deadline: Jan. 31, 2011

The Eisner Foundation has announced the launch of the inaugural Eisner Prize and is currently soliciting nominations of individuals or non-profit organizations. The Eisner Prize is a cash award of $100,000 and is designed to recognize excellence by an individual or a non-profit organization in uniting and utilizing multiple generations, especially seniors and youth, to bring about positive and lasting changes in their community. The foundation hopes to spur innovation in this field and to reward those who have committed already to excellence in uniting multiple generations for the betterment of our country. Non-profit groups may self-nominate; individual candidates must be nominated by another person or group. To learn more about The Eisner Foundation or to nominate yourself or someone else who may be eligible for The Eisner Prize, please visit www.eisnerfoundation.org/eisnerprize

AmeriCorps State and National

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:28:00 +0000

Deadline: Jan. 25, 2011

CNCS is looking for high-impact organizations across America to submit their strongest applications for how to use AmeriCorps members to address pressing social problems. If the President's fiscal year 2011 budget request is fully funded, the agency anticipates approximately $311 million to be available for new, recompeting, and continuation grants in all of the AmeriCorps State and National grant categories, and $1 million for AmeriCorps planning grants. This funding will make a focused investment in the six national issue priorities identified in the Serve America Act of improving education, energy conservation, the health of all Americans, and economic opportunity for economically vulnerable individuals; increasing service by and for veterans; and providing disaster services. Public or private nonprofit organizations, including labor organizations, faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties); Indian Tribes; partnerships and consortia; and intermediaries planning to subgrant funds awarded are eligible to apply. The Corporation encourages organizations that have never received funding from the Corporation or AmeriCorps to apply for these grants. Applications to the Corporation are due January 25, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and successful applicants will be notified in early June 2011. For more information, visit: www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=83

Lexus/Scholastic Eco Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:13:00 +0000

Deadline: January 19, 2011

The Lexus Eco Challenge is a life-changing opportunity for teens across the nation to make a difference in the environmental health of our planet, one community at a time. The program is designed to inspire and empower middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take action to improve it. The Challenge is open to students in grades 6-12 who are registered, and enrolled a public or accredited private school or home-schooled, and who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Teams can enter if they are part of an after-school science or environmental club, but the Challenge is not open to clubs outside of the school. Maximum award: $30,000 in scholarships and grants. Eligibility: middle and high school teams comprised of five to 10 students and one teacher advisor. For more information visit www.scholastic.com/lexus

Captain Planet Foundation Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:11:00 +0000

Deadline: December 31, 2010

The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on, environmental projects for children and youths. The Foundation is interested in funding innovative programs that empower children and youth to work towards solving environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. All funded projects must involve young people ages 6-18 (elementary through high school). Nonprofit organizations and public schools worldwide are eligible to apply for grants of $250 to $2,500. In order to be considered for funding, proposals must:

* Promote understanding of environmental issues
* Focus on hands-on involvement
* Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school)
* Promote interaction and cooperation within the group
* Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills
* Include adult supervision
* Commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation

Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500. For more information, visit: www.captainplanetfoundation.org

Special Olympics Get Into It Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:10:00 +0000

Deadline: January 19, 2011

Special Olympics is partnering with Youth Service America to offer Get Into It grants that bring together students of all abilities to fight childhood obesity in their schools and communities. The program awards grants of $500 or $1,000 to help youth create and implement service-learning programs to fight childhood obesity. The application must be completed by a teacher and a unified pair of students (one with and one without an intellectual disability). Get Into It grant projects launch on Spread the Word to End the Word Day (March 2, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2011). All 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted by midnight, January 19, 2011. To learn more about this opportunity, start using the resources offered, and view the online application, visit www.YSA.org/getintoit

NEA Youth Leaders for Literacy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:09:00 +0000

Deadline: January 5, 2011

Youth Leaders for Literacy will award 30 young people from across the U.S. each with $500 grants. Successful projects will be youth-led and address an established literacy need in the applicant's school or community. The projects will launch on NEA’s Read Across America Day on March 2nd and culminate on Global Youth Service Day, April 15-17.

All 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. Youth ages 5-25 are welcome to apply along with an adult ally (an adult ally is a non-controlling mentor who offers support and guidance in the fulfillment of the service project).

State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant

noreply@blogger.com (Megan) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:43:00 +0000

State Farm has teamed up with Youth Service America to offer grants of up to $1,000 for youth-led service-learning initiatives in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick. Eligible programs will engage youth in service-learning, an effective teaching and learning strategy that promotes student learning, academic achievement, workplace readiness, and healthy communities.

State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants encourage semester-long projects (following YSA's Semester of Service framework) that launch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2011).

Applications must be submitted by midnight, November 9, 2010

Eligible candidates include teachers, service-learning coordinators and students in a public school, or staff and youth in a community-based organization working with a public school.

YSA wil host two application webinars, September 7 at 3:00 PM EST and October 7 at 5:00 PM EST, for applicants to learn more about developing a successful project. To register, please sign up by filling out the form here.

YSA encourages all applicants to become familiar with the online application before beginning the request process. Once completed, all applications created in CyberGrants are immediately submitted to Youth Service America and cannot be modified. It is recommended that applicants compose grants narratives in a word processing program and then cut and paste that text into the online application.

To begin the application process, take the eligibility quiz.

Once you have taken the quiz, you can return any time to your saved application.

To learn more about developing a semester-long service-learning initiative, download YSA's Semester of Service Strategy Guide.

See the list of past grantees.

To hear the webinar from October 7th please dial the Playback Dial-in Number followed by the Access Code. You can also view the presentation here.
Playback Dial-in Number: 1-702-589-8203 (Pacific)
Playback Access Code: 968366

UnitedHealth HEROES Service-Learning Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:22:00 +0000

Deadline: October 22, 2010

The UnitedHealth HEROES program is a service-learning, health literacy initiative developed by UnitedHealth Group and Youth Service America. The program awards grants to help youth, ages 5-25, create and implement local, hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity.

Each grant engages participating youth in service-learning, an effective teaching and learning strategy that supports student learning, academic achievement, and workplace readiness. The grants encourage semester-long projects that launch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2011).

Schools, service-learning coordinators, non-profits, and students in the health professions located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.

Applications must be submitted by midnight, October 22, 2010.

To get started, take the eligibility quiz.

Once you’ve taken the quiz and need to return to your application, visit http://www.cybergrants.com/ysa/uhh/application.

For more information, visit: http://ysa.org/heroes

Learn and Serve Texas Grant

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:21:00 +0000

Deadline: October 26, 2010

Service Learning Texas is able to offer another round of funding for the Learn and Serve Texas Grant. This grant competition is open to public school districts, open enrollment charter schools, and shared services arrangements (SSAs) of public school districts and education service centers in Texas. As with the current Learn and Serve Texas grant, this competition will support service-learning within one or more school districts and will address the goals and objectives listed on the Service Learning Texas site.

Please note the following important dates:

· September 27 – Webinar on the Learn and Serve Texas grant (to register, please send an email to isela@servicelearningtexas.org)

· October 1 – Notice of Intent requested

· October 26 – Applications due

· December 1 – Start of grant period

For more information visit: http://www.servicelearningtexas.org/grant-information/learn-serve-texas/

Texas Healthy Habitats Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:12:00 +0000

Deadline: September 30, 2010

Service Learning Texas is pleased to announce a second round of funding for the Texas Healthy Habitats grants. This collaboration between Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Service Learning Texas will again focus on involving students in environmental service-learning initiatives to improve or restore the natural environment. Eligible applicants include:

* Public schools, open enrollment charter schools, and private nonprofit schools that serve youth in grades 5-12;
* 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that work with students in grades 5-12; and
* State or local agencies that work with youth in grades 5-12.

Applicants must partner with TPWD staff for assistance in identifying local environmental needs, examining issues and determining resources, and developing a plan. Applicants may apply for up to $10,000. Competitive preference will be given to counties in which Encana operates (Angelina, Denton, Freestone, Hood, Leon, Nacogdoches, Panola, Parker, Robertson, Sabine, Shelby, Tarrant, and Wise). SLT anticipates awarding up to 7 grants for this competition.

For more information visit: http://www.servicelearningtexas.org/grant-information/healthy-habitats/

Kids Care Week Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:26:00 +0000

Deadline: September 27, 2010

generationOn is a global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world. During Kids Care Week 2010, October 17th - 23rd, we are asking young people to “make your mark on the world: go the extra mile.” Thanks to our premier partner, Hasbro Children's Fund, generationOn will offer mini-grants in the amount of $250 to provide youth up to age 18 with the resources needed to carry out service projects in connection with Kids Care Week. Schools, youth programs, and community groups are invited to participate in this opportunity to help youth address issues of their choice in their communities.

Issues to be addressed include:
Animals • Aging & the Elderly • Civil Rights • Disabilities • Disaster Relief • Economy • Education • Environment • Health & Health Care • Homelessness • Human Rights • Hunger • Immigration • Peace • Poverty • Unemployment • Youth

For more information, visit: http://generationon.org/kidscareweek.html
To apply online, visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KidsCareWeekGrants

MLK Challenge 2011 Out-of-Network Higher Education Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:49:00 +0000

Deadline: September 10, 2010

North Carolina Campus Compact, a national lead agency selected by the Corporation for National and Community Service to promote the 2011 MLK Day of Service, is now accepting applications from out-of-network institutions of higher education. Last year 36 institutions in 15 states, plus the District of Columbia, received $30,000 in out-of-network funds to support MLK Day.

Grants are available in increments of $1,000 and $2,500. Institutions in the following states are not eligible to apply for an out-of-network grant because the Campus Compact state office received an in-network grant: Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington and West Virginia. Campuses in these states should contact the Campus Compact state office to determine eligibility to apply for a mini-grant.

Out-of-Network applications are accepted from institutions in any state not mentioned above. We strongly encourage applications on behalf of a group/coalition of institutions, but please note that only one institution can serve as the subgrantee.

For more information and application materials, visit http://org.elon.edu/nccc/resources/OutofNetworkMLK.html

Office Depot Foundation Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Deadline: November 15, 2010

The Foundation's funding focus includes: Making a Difference in Children's Lives - to support activities that serve, teach and inspire children, youth and families; Building Communities - to support civic organizations and activities that serve the needs of our community; and Disaster Relief - to support disaster relief efforts of recognized national, regional and local agencies, and to provide disaster relief to Office Depot associates who have experienced catastrophic loss. An online eligibility survey and grant application can be found on the Grant Making Guidelines page. Applications are retrieved on a monthly basis and are reviewed by a committee. Please allow at least 12 weeks after you submit your completed application before you receive a response. Grant amounts will be a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $3,000 (very limited). The majority of grants issued are in the vicinity of $1,000 and are supported by in-kind donations when inventory allows. The Office Depot Foundation will accept applications for the current funding cycle through November 15, 2010. Learn more at: www.officedepotfoundation.com/funding.asp

Youth Garden Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Deadline: November 1, 2010

Home Depot and the National Gardening Association (NGA) are partnering again to offer the Youth Garden Grants, given to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. Priorities will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: educational focus or curricular/program integration, nutrition or plant-to-food connections, environmental awareness/education, entrepreneurship, social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. Previous Youth Garden Grant winners who wish to reapply may do so, but must wait one year (e.g., if you won in 2010, you can apply again in 2012) and have significantly expanded their garden programs. This year, 100 grants are available, with five programs receiving gift cards valued at $1000 (a $500 gift card to Home Depot and a $500 gift card to the Gardening with Kids catalog, and educational materials from the National Gardening Association. Ninety-five programs will receive a $500 gift card to Home Depot and educational materials from NGA. For more information, please visit www.kidsgardening.org/ygg.asp.

Youth Change Maker Award

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:04:00 +0000

Deadline: September 17

Operation REACH's Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund, a youth philanthropy initiative that engages youth as leaders and empowers them with the resources to make strategic investments in their peers and their communities, is seeking nominations for the 2010 Youth Change Maker Awards. These prestigious awards honor outstanding young people, ages 7 through 25, who have shown exemplary leadership in recovery, education, entrepreneurship and community service initiatives in the Gulfsouth region. Self-nominations are accepted. Finalists will be recognized and winners announced during the Youth Change Maker Awards Dinner on October 16, 2010 in New Orleans. Each Youth Change Maker Award recipient will be honored with a $500 donation to a non-profit organization or project of his or her choice. The deadline for nominations is September 17, 2010 at 5:00pm. Forms can be downloaded at www.operationreach.org.

Cities of Service Youth Service Institute Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:01:00 +0000

Deadline: September 10, 2010

Young people are critical assets for community change and helping mayors achieve their vision of a stronger community through service. Youth Service America (YSA) invites Cities of Service to engage youth volunteers through Global Youth Service Day and/or Semester of Service. To support Cities of Service in engaging youth, YSA is offering up to 30 Cities of Service $1,000 grants to cover registration, travel, and lodging for one staff member to attend its annual Youth Service Institute on October 13-15 in Detroit. In addition to this opportunity, applications from groups affiliated with a City of Service will receive preference for YSA's other grant programs throughout the year. (YSA will distribute over $1 million in grants for Semester of Service and Global Youth Service Day 2011.) The application deadline is Friday, September 10. Learn more about Youth Service America, and access the short, 3-question online application at: www.YSA.org/institute/citiesofservice

State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:59:00 +0000

Deadline: October 15, 2010

State Farm is proud to team up with Youth Service America to offer grants of up to $1,000 for youth-led service-learning initiatives is all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick. Eligible programs will engage youth in service-learning, an effective teaching and learning strategy that promotes student learning, academic achievement, workplace readiness, and healthy communities. State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants encourage semester-long projects (following YSA's Semester of Service framework) that launch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2011). Eligible candidates include teachers, service-learning coordinators and students in a public school, or staff and youth in a community-based organization working with a public school. Applications must be submitted by midnight, October 15, 2010.

For more information: http://www.ysa.org/goodneighbor

Project Ignition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:57:00 +0000

Applications for Project Ignition 2010-2011 are being accepted August 16- November 15, 2010.

Applications for $2,000 grants are now available online for high school students and adults interested in addressing teen driver safety through service-learning initiatives. State Farm® and the National Youth Leadership Council® are proud to continue their collaboration on Project Ignition in this seventh year.

Students and staff from any public high school in the U.S. and in the Canadian Provinces of Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick can apply. Twenty-five high schools will receive $2,000 grants in Dec., 2010 to support implementation of their programs between January and April, 2011.

For more information and to apply online: http://www.sfprojectignition.com/index.htm