Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants

Posted by on August 12, 2005

STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBOR SERVICE-LEARNING $1,000 GRANTS:

One hundred $1,000 grants, funded by the State Farm Companies Foundation, are available from Youth Service America for teachers, youth (ages 5-25), and school-based service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects for National & Global Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006, the largest service event in the world. State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants enable youth and educators to bring the positive benefits of service-learning to more young people across America. Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service with curriculum or program-based learning. Schools and organizations use service-learning as a tool to help youth build stronger academic skills, foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership skills. Grant applications must be received by October 17, 2005 (U.S.-based applicants
only). For more information or to apply, please visit <a href="http://www.YSA.org/nysd">http://www.YSA.org/nysd</a>.