Do you use new technologies to share ideas, plan and implement ideas, and advance the goals of your community? If so, you might want to check out the 2008 Digital Media and Learning Competition, because this year's theme is Participatory Learning. (Deadline October 15, 2008)

People between the ages of 18-25 should check out the Young Innovator Awards; according to the website, "the aim of this category is to encourage young innovators to think boldly about 'what comes next' in participatory learning and to contribute to making it happen. These awards are designed to support young innovators in bringing their most visionary ideas from the 'garage' stage to implementation." Winners will get financial support for their project for one year, and they will also have the opportunity to complete an internship with a sponsoring organization. Awards will range from $5,000 to $30,000. Up to $240,000 will be awarded in total.

Others should read up on the Innovation in Participatory Learning awards, which are "designed to support the most promising and dynamic projects that enable and enhance innovative participatory learning." These will be larger-scale projects, and awards will range from $30,000 to $250,000. Up to $1.8 million will be awarded in total.

The deadline for both competitions is October 15, 2008. Get all the info here.