Do Something Do Something is a national nonprofit organization that inspires young people to believe that change is possible, and trains, funds, and mobilizes them to be leaders who strengthen their communities. The Do Something BRICK Awards honor dynamic young people for service in the areas of community building, health, and the environment. BRICK winners are leaders who have identified and realized solutions to problems facing local communities across America. Each award includes a $5,000 higher education scholarship, a $5,000 grant for continued community work, pro bono services, and other support and recognition. Young people 18 years old or younger throughout the country are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is November 1, 2004.
www.dosomething.org/brick-awards.htm
Good Neighbor Service Learning Grant
The Youth Service America and State Farm are proud to present the State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant. The grant is now available to teachers/professors, youth (ages 5-25), and school-based service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects for National Youth Service Day 2005, April 15-17.
National Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world, mobilizes youth as leaders to identify and address the needs of their communities through service and service-learning, supports youth on a lifelong path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public, the media, and policymakers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders.
One hundred grants of $1,000 are available to youth, teachers/professors , and school-based service-learning coordinators. To apply, take advantage of our ONLINE APPLICATION. Submit a complete application by October 18, 2004 (Please note this is a receipt deadline, not a postmark deadline). To learn more about this grant and National Youth Service Day, please visit our website at
www.YSA.org/nysd to access resources to help you develop a great service project and prepare a quality grant application.
Trip to Hawaii for creative student energy conservation projectsThe Igniting Creative Energy Challenge is a competition designed to encourage students to learn more about energy and the environment. Students submit entries that reflect the competition theme, Igniting Creative Energy, and demonstrate an understanding of what an individual, family, or group can do to make a difference.... Deadline: Feb. 19, 2005
