Check It Out: New Grant Opportunity!

Grant Name:  Project Ignition

Funded by:  The National Youth Leadership Council and State Farm

Description:  Project Ignition, a student-led teen driver safety program funded by State Farm and coordinated by the National Youth Leadership Council, has announced the availability of grants for public high schools to help students address teen driver safety through service-learning. The project, now in its ninth year, offers grants to students and their advisors interested in creating awareness campaigns focused on teen driver safety while using service-learning — a teaching method that combines meaningful community service with classroom instruction. Youth-led teams host events, form community-wide partnerships, work on local and state policy, produce public service announcements, and more.

Program Areas:  At-Risk/Character, General Education, Miscellaneous, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Transportation, All Other

Recipients:  Public School

Proposal Deadline:  11/15/2012

Average Amount:  $2,000.00

Telephone:  888-856-7026

Email:  mvankeulen@nylc.org

Website:  http://www.sfprojectignition.com

Availability:  All States