DEADLINE EXTENDED: State Farm Companies Foundation and Youth Service America are offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and Canada (in Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick only). These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects for Global Youth Service Day 2008. Questions? Email Goodneighbor at ysa.org. Deadline: Nov. 16, 2007
To apply, download ALL application materials below.
State Farm® and Youth Service America (YSA) know that schools and organizations can use service-learning as a tool to help youth build stronger academic skills, foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership abilities. Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service with curriculum or program-based learning. Join millions of young people across the globe who are impacting their communities through service-learning. To read about projects from last year, visit: http://ysa.org/AwardsGrants/GrantsWinnersList/StateFarmGrantWinnersList/tabid/234/Default.aspx |