Grants for Global Youth Service Day lead agencies
Youth Service America is looking for lead agencies for National and Global Youth Service Day, April 25-27, 2008. Lead Agencies are organizations across the U.S. that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of National and Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects. Past Lead Agencies have garnered national media attention, developed new partnerships, and engaged elected and public officials in their service and service-learning projects. Lead Agencies receive $2,000 planning grants sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation, as well as direct assistance and support from Youth Service America. Application deadline: September 17, 2007.
Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News.