Jul 16 / Grant Opportunity for Alumni!

GRANT OVERVIEW
Youth Service America (YSA) and Disney are offering grants of up to USD500 to support youth-led service projects taking place from October 15-November 15, 2008.

Application deadline is 30 August.

For grant information and application please visit the ServeNet website.

From Youth Service America: Children can solve community problems by working with their families, schools, friends, and neighbors. Join in the global youth service movement, and make a difference in your area.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
This is an international grant opportunity, so applicants from all countries are welcome to apply, provided they are:

Youth (ages 5-14); or

Older youth (ages 15-25) who design a project that engages children (ages 5-14) as volunteers; or

Recognized groups/organizations who work with younger youth (ages 5-14).

The term “youth” is equivalent to “young people.” For this grant, youth (ages 5-14) should have a significant part in planning, implementing, and evaluating the proposed service project.