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Act Out Loud
www.actoutloud.org
During May 2008 as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month, National Organizations for Youth Safety has teamed up with The Allstate Foundation’s Keep the Drive program to bring you Act Out Loud, a national teen- and school-led activism competition to help spread the word about safe teen driving. Visit ActOutLoud.org to submit their safe driving project idea for the chance to win up to $10,000. The winning team will also be able to direct an additional $5,000 to the non-profit national youth organization of their choice. But hurry – the deadline for submissions is midnight on March 26!

American Academy of Pediatrics -- Secondhand Smoke Exposure Reduction
http://www.healthinschools.org 
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in partnership with the AAP Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence for Children, is accepting applications for its Secondhand Smoke Exposure Reduction Grant Opportunity to support initial implementation activities for projects that reduce secondhand tobacco smoke exposure in children and youth.

Avon Foundation

Bikes Belong Coalition Grants Program
http://www.bikesbelong.org/node/41
The Bikes Belong Coalition welcomes grant applications from organizations and agencies within the United States that are committed to putting more people on bicycles more often. The Bikes Belong Grants Program funds projects up to $10,000 in two categories: Facilities and Advocacy. 
 
Bikes Belong reviews applications on a quarterly cycle with deadlines in February, May, August and November. Applications must be e-mailed by November 24, 2008 for Early February 2009. 

The Captain Planet Foundation
www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html
For children- and youth-led projects that promote understanding of environmental issues.
Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits.
Deadline: June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31 and March 31.
Amount: $250 to $2,500.

The Case Foundation
http://www.casefoundation.org/  
The Case Foundation will award 20 $10,000 grants and four $25,000 grants as part of the Make It Your Own Awards, which give "grants, tools, and recognition to people who are coming together to discuss what matters, form solutions, and take action," according to the foundation. Individuals working solo or with small local organizations may apply for the awards by submitting a project plan. Twenty applicants will receive $10,000 grants to implement their plan or idea. Of these, four will be selected to receive an additional $25,000. The top 100 finalists will get $100 from the Case Foundation to support their goal.

The Center for Community Change
http://action.communitychange.org
www.genchange.org
A key pillar of the Center's mission is to build the social movements of tomorrow. Generation Change is an innovative project to recruit, train, and support the next generation of progressive leaders. We place promising interns and fellows in leading community groups across the country providing valuable skills for individuals and strengthening the power of the grassroots groups in which they work.

  • The 2008 Generation Change deadline is March 15, 2008.

Champions for Healthy Kids (General Mills Foundation, American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness)
www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx
For community projects that develop creative ways to help youth adopt balanced diets and physically active lifestyles.
50 grants of $10,000 each

Dara Kaufman Fund: A Mini-Grant Program for Service-Learning Projects
In Loving Memory of Dara Jeanne Kaufman: June 20, 1983 – June 19, 2006
This fund was inspired by Dara Kaufman’s life and aims to encourage young people in New England to take action to make their schools and communities more caring and supportive places. Beginning in 2007, the fund will support K-12 service-learning projects that focus on issues that were important to Dara.

  • K-5th Grade: Animal-Human Relationships
  • 6th-8th Grade: Interpersonal Relationships
  • 9th-12th Grade:Youth-Community Relationships

Application information and forms for the Fund are available at http://www.kidsconsortium.org/dara_fund.html. Deadline for 1st round applications was March 30th, 2007, but the fund hopes to have a 2nd round in the fall of 2007.

Del Monte -- Do Something Good For You! Grants
http://www.healthinschools.org
Del Monte is accepting applications for its Do Something Good For You! grant program. The purpose of the program is to support young people in improving their communities through projects such as healthy eating awareness campaigns or non-competitive walking, running, or hiking clubs at school.

Dirigo Awards for Nonprofit Excellence
http://www.nonprofitmaine.org
The Dirigo Awards for Nonprofit Excellence are presented annually to three Maine nonprofit organizations that have achieved significant results by utilizing ingenuity combined with sound management practices and principles. Winners in each of the small, medium and large nonprofit categories will receive $3,000, a Maine-made handcrafted trophy, and statewide recognition. The awards program is built on MANP's Guiding Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Maine tools.

Doors to Diplomacy International Competition
http://www.gsn.org/gsh/doors/index.html
The U. S. Department of State sponsors the "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge to encourage middle school and high school students around the world to produce web projects that teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Each student team member of the winning Doors to Diplomacy Award team receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coach and schools each receive a $500 cash award.

Do Something
http://www.dosomething.org/grants
Do Something puts the fun back in funding by giving you the big bucks to get things going in your neighborhood. With a little moolah, some attention from the media and great resources from us, 25-and-unders across the US and Canada can make things happen in a huge way!

Do Something's 2008 BRICK Awards
For youth working to address a problem in the local or global community. Eligibility: Individuals age 25 and younger.
Amount: Twelve BRICK award winners receive $10,000; winners age 18 and under get a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant to support their project or organization; winners over age 18 receive the entire $10,000 as a grant for their cause; and four Golden Brick winners receive an additional $15,000 each.

  • Deadline: Dec. 31.

Do Something -- Game Stop Youth Grants
http://www.dosomething.org/gamestop_grants
Do Something is accepting applications for its Game Stop Youth grants program. The purpose of this program is to support creative proposals for solving local problems in three areas: health, community building, and the environment. Applicants should address Do Something’s core principles: 1) measurable change; 2) community focus; 3) long-term problem solving action; 4) creativity; and 5) diversity.

  • Deadline: Rolling

Do Something--Plum Grants
http://www.dosomething.org/plum_grants
Are you a social entrepreneur, age 25 or under, who wants to see BIG change in the world? Did you recently create a sustainable project, program or organization? Do you need $500 to further the growth and success of your program? If you answered, "YES!" to all those questions, you are eligible to apply for a Plum Youth Grant.

  • One winner EVERY week! Yep, those are good odds.

Film Your Issue Global Competition
High School and College Students Invited to Create Short Films for FYI - Film Your Issue Global Competition http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=205400008

General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Grant Program
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx
Each year, the General Mills Foundation awards 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.

  • 2007 Awards have been made, but look out for the 2008 application in early Winter.

The Gerber Foundation
www.gerberfoundation.org
Children’s health research – To solve children’s health and nutritional problems.
Eligibility: Public and private nonprofits.
Deadline: June 1 for concept papers.
Amount: Usually 10 to 15 grants each year, ranging from $250,000 to $300,000 each.

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have shown
leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. For more information and to nominate, visit http://www.barronprize.org/

  • The 2007 deadline for nominations was April 30th. Keep your eye out for a 2008 timeline.

The Harvest Fund
http://www.maineinitiatives.org/harvestfund.aspx
The fund makes small grants for Maine projects with ecologically sound approaches to producing food, preserving family farms, and ending hunger.

  • Harvest Fund applications must be received by the first Wednesday in April or the first Wednesday in November.

Hilton Hotels Corporation--In-Kind and Charitable Contribution Requests
http://www.healthinschools.org
The Hilton Hotels Corporation in accepting in-kind and charitable
contribution requests that support K-12 education programs, selected
healthcare programs, youth programs, and civic affairs and public policy.

The Hitachi Foundation
www.hitachifoundation.org/faqs_yoshi.html  

  • The Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community makes awards to up to 10 high school seniors each year in recognition of exemplary service and community involvement. Eligibility: High school seniors can be nominated. Amount: $5,000 over two years.
    • Nomination deadline is April 1 annually.


Home Depot Foundation Healthy Community Trees Program
http://www.healthinschools.org 
The Home Depot Foundation Healthy Community Tress Program awards grants to improve human health through the increase of strategic incorporation of trees into communities.

The Juvenile Justice Advisory Group (JJAG)
http://www.mainejjag.org/
JJAG, through the Maine Department of Corrections, supports programs for the improvement of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. Title V Funds for this program are made available by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.

KIDS Consortium Mini-Grants
Mini-grants to support K-12 classrooms, after-school programs, or community-based programs working on service-learning projects designed to solve a problem or address a local need related to substance abuse prevention.  We will accept proposals from students, teachers, administrators, and community organizations.
Proposals are due by October 27, 2008.  For mini-grant details, project examples and related resources, and application forms, please visit:
http://www.kidsconsortium.org/minigrants.php

Kids In Need Foundation 
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible. Program areas: Math, reading, science/environmental,technology, all other. Average amount: Up to $500.  Call or email: 1-937-297-2250, info@kidsinneed.net. FMI:  http://www.kidsinneed.net/grants/index.php.

Kohl's Fundraising & Award Programs

  • Kids Who Care Program
    An annual opportunity to recognize and reward local kids who volunteer in your community. Each spring, your local Kohl's store accepts nominations. Nominees must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and must have volunteered in your community within the last 12 months.  FMI, go to your local store, or visit     www.kohlscorporation.com.  
  • Kohl's Fundraising Card Program
    Non-profit organizations can purchase Kohl's Fundraising Cards at a discount and then sell the cards at face value. Up to 5% of the total card purchase profits the organizations. FMI, contact Kohl's at 1-800-653-1774 or email     kck@kohls.com.

Love Your Veggies Grants
www.loveyourveggiesgrants.org
Elementary schools can apply for a chance to receive one of ten $15,000 grants from the makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings. Each grant award will support an elementary school in developing a program offering fresh vegetables and fruits lasting through the 2009-10 school year. Each school grant will consist of $15,000 in direct funding and a one-time donation of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing.
All proposals must be submitted via the grant program's Web site,
www.LoveYourVeggiesGrants.org. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST Nov. 7, 2008.

M A C Cosmetics AIDS Fund
www.macaidsfund.org/support/rfp_khk_initiative.html
Kids Helping Kids – To counter the spread of HIV/AIDS among youth 21 years and younger, including projects that address the link between poverty and the disease.
Eligibility: Nonprofits.
Deadline: June 15.
Amount: A minimum of $150,000 each. 

Maine Initiatives
http://www.maineinitiatives.org  
Maine Initiatives, a fund for change, cultivates social, economic, and environmental justice through grants and other support to grassroots organizations in Maine communities. Maine Initiatives makes major grants of up to $40,000 spread over three years. Second- and third-year funding is contingent upon annual grantee reports and outcomes. Applying for a major grant is a two-stage process: a letter of inquiry followed by a full proposal.

The Maine Community Foundation
http://www.mainecf.org/html/grants/available/index.html
The Maine Community Foundation is one of the leading charitable resources for donors seeking to provide long-term support to strengthen Maine communities.

  • MCF offers numerous and varied grants. Please visit their deadline calendar for information on deadlines.

Maine Initiatives
http://www.maineinitiatives.org/majorgrants.aspx
A fund for change, cultivates social, economic, and environmental justice through grants and other support to grassroots organizations in Maine communities.

They fund groups that:
  • build power in their communities.
  • are helping build the movement for progressive social change in Maine. bring many people together.
  • are people speaking up on issues that affect them.
  • teach ordinary people to be leaders.
  • organize people either directly as members or indirectly as a coalition.
  • include the poor and working class as leaders and members.  
  • are here for the long haul. raise funds in their own communities. have 501c3 tax status with 501h election or are sponsored by a group that does.

Grant sizes & Deadlines

  • Three-year grants: $75,000 in three annual payments of $25,000 each. (Deadline first Friday in October)
  • One-year grants: $5,000 to $15,000. (Deadline first Friday in October)
  • Lightning grants: Up to $2,000. (Deadline-anytime!)
The Maine Office of Substance Abuse
  • RFP #200809301--Student Intervention and Reintegration Program (SIRP)
    The Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for the delivery of the Student Intervention and Reintegration Program (SIRP).  The SIRP program targets at risk youth ages 15-18 (high school age). The aim of SIRP is to empower youth to make healthy decisions, reduce risk for problems and focuses on two measurable behavioral prevention goals:
    reduce risk of alcohol and drug problems throughout their lifetime and reduce high-risk choices. 
    Public Information Meeting: October 15, 2008  9:00 a.m. Department of Public Safety, Florian Hall, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME
    Written Questions Due:  October 22, 2008
    Letter of Intent Due: November 14, 2008
    You may register and download the RFP directly from the web:      http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/rfp

  • RFP #200809303--Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
    The Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for the delivery of specific evidence-based programs throughout the state targeting 10-19 year olds.
    Public Information Meeting: October 15, 2008  9:00 a.m. Department of Public Safety, Florian Hall, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME
    Written Questions Due:  October 22, 2008
    Letter of Intent Due: November 14, 2008
    You may register and download the RFP directly from the web:      http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/rfp
    Completed Proposals Due:  December 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m. Local Time

**The Maine Philanthropy Center
http://www.mainephilanthropy.org/index.cfm
The Maine Philanthropy Center (MPC) is a statewide association of grantmakers working together to promote philanthropy and to increase its impact in Maine.

The Maine Women's Fund
http://www.mainewomensfund.org
The Maine Women's Fund is a community of individuals, businesses, and foundations that supports political, economic, and social equality for Maine women and girls. The fund works to end violence against women, help girls and women determine their own futures, promote economic security for women, and provide access to quality health information and care.

  • The MWF will re-launch their grantmaking program in its new form in fall 2007.

Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program--Suicide Prevention Project Funding Opportunity for High Schools
Annual funding of up to $7,000 for a three-year (10/2008 - 9/2011) project to implement and evaluate the school-based Maine Lifelines Program. This project will choose 10 high schools statewide to participate in this comprehensive youth suicide prevention program.  The RFP is available on the MYSPP website: www.mainesuicideprevention.org, or by contacting Christine Canty Brooks (christinea@mcd.org) at Medical Care Development.

The Mattel Children's Foundation
http://www.mattel.com/About_Us/Philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_grantmaking.asp
The Mattel Children's Foundation's supports nonprofit organizations that directly serve children from birth to 12 years of age in the areas of health, learning, and girls empowerment. Funded organizations must have an annual operating budget of less than $1,000,000 and not be affiliated with a national organization.
Amount: $5,000 to $25,000.

Michigan State University Library
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2child.htm
This site offers a compilation of web pages and books of potential interest to nonprofit organizations seeking funding opportunities related to children and youth.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Mini-Grants for Campus Projects
http://www.umadd.org/UMADD-Mini_grants/UMADD-Mini_Grants.html  
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the CarMax Foundation have announced the availability of mini-grants for community-based groups committed to preventing underage drinking, binge drinking, and drunk-driving on America's college campuses.

Mini-grants are available to UMADD student-groups; new groups who have applied to become a UMADD group; active student groups; approved students; campus or community law enforcement working on college-related initiatives; campus/community partnerships working on college-related initiatives; and faculty, including alcohol, tobacco and other drug or campus prevention coordinators. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Although first priority will be given to applicants pursuing UMADD-specific projects, other ideas will be considered based on merit. The maximum grant amount is $500, and the deadline is open.

National Association for Sport & Physical Education
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=grant_opp.html 
Find information about a wide variety of grants to support physical education, physical activity and sports.

The Corporation for National and Community Service Summer of Service for Middle-School Aged Youth
To create new or expanded service-learning opportunities. For youth-serving organizations that serve large numbers of youth from disadvantaged circumstances at multiple sites.   

The National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program
Rivers & Trails works with community groups and local and state
government to conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways. Rivers & Trails provides staff assistance (rather than funding) in support of local community partners who wish to achieve on-the-ground results. Here in Maine, the majority of our work has been on trail development for transportation, recreation,  health, and economic development. However, we have enjoyed working on water trails and river and land conservation projects as well. FMI, check the link to the national website, or contact a Maine staff member: Burnham Martin, 725-4934, burnham_martin@nps.gov or Julie Isbill, 725-5028, julie_isbill@nps.gov

National Youth Development Information Center
http://www.nydic.org
National Youth Development Information Center is a one-stop website for youth workers with interest in any and all of the following areas: funding, programming, research, policy, job and training opportunities. NYDIC also provides current news to the youth development field and has one of the largest online online libraries, providing practice-related information at low-cost or no cost. NYDIC provides constant opportunities for practitioners to share knowledge and experience, enabling them to build the best practice in the field of youth development.

Nike Community Grants
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26 
Nike’s corporate giving focuses on programs that support youth and physical activity, and the positive effects of the two when they are truly in sync. Programs should increase and promote physical activity in some way, and can include indoor programs, outdoor programs, or both.

  • Application Deadline: Rolling

Nike—The Bowerman Track Renovation Program
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=apply

  • Deadline: Ongoing through May 31, 2009

Open Meadows Foundation
http://www.openmeadows.org  
Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls. Offers grants up to $2,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Proposals not previously funded have priority. E-mail questions or comments to openmeadows@igc.org.

Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
For one-time youth-identified service projects that benefit their schools, neighborhoods or greater communities. Projects must based on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with ever-expanding results.
Eligibility: Schools, churches and community youth groups (with an adult sponsor). Youths or adults may write the application.
Amount: $500.

  • Deadlines: April 15, Oct. 15 and Jan. 15 of each year.

Saucony Run for Good
http://sauconyrunforgood.com
Saucony is committed to addressing the national epidemic of childhood obesity by cultivating a new wave of young runners. As part of this commitment, the company has partnered with Runner’s World magazine to launch the Saucony Run For Good Red Laces Program, which provides grants to communities and nonprofit organizations that support after-school running and physical fitness programs for kids. Saucony Run for For any questions or comments, please send an email to:
info@sauconyrunforgood.com

School Nutrition Foundation
http://www.healthinschools.org
U.S. Potato Board and the School Nutrition Foundation -- School Wellness Grant Program:
The U.S. Potato Board and the School Nutrition Foundation have teamed up to launch the School Wellness Grant Program. Ten grants of $2,500 each will be awarded to public elementary schools in the U.S. for equipment and/or educational programs that will help move children toward healthier diets and improve their overall wellness.

Schools That Shine 
Beginning February 2008, one Maine school will be selected each month during the academic year to receive this grant. Schools That Shine is a program that was developed in partnership with WCSH 6 and your neighborhood Dunkin' Donuts locations. Any school (public, charter, parochial, or independent) serving students in grades Pre-K through 12 may submit an application. Winning schools will be profiled in a public service announcement that will be broadcast on WCSH 6 for a month. Each school selected will receive a $1,000 cash grant from Dunkin' Donuts; school decides how grant money is used.

Sodexho Foundation STOP Hunger Scholarships
http://www.healthinschools.org
This program rewards and recognizes young people who have positively contributed to the fight against hunger in their community.

The Staples Foundation for Learning
Seeks to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. You can apply if you are a 501 (c)(3) and align with the Staples Foundation mission. The application process is now simplified with decisions made three times a year. To begin your online grant application process, click here.  

Sunrise Guide
The Sunrise Guide is a coupon book for eco-friendly businesses. Guides are available for different regions so coupons are local. Groups can sell the guide as a fundraiser, keeping 50% of the profits. See the documents below for more information.

The Surdna Foundation

  • Teen creative writing
    www.surdna.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=518323&attrib_id=12040.
    To engage writers’ and artists’ colonies that have experience with or an interest in working with young people to develop a summer creative writing retreat program for teens. Proposed projects must allow for at least 20 teens to be served per year, and all participants must be in residence for no less than two weeks.
    Eligibility: Institutions that fit the above description.
    Deadline: Not specified.
    Amount: Not specified. 
     

Teaching Tolerance

  • Teaching Tolerance gives $500 grants to support youth-directed programs and projects that address social boundaries in schools or communities.
    http://tolerance.org/teens/grants.jsp  
  • Teaching Tolerance offers grants of up to $10,000 for programs that engage collaboration between educators, researchers, parents/guardians and student groups that aim to equalize students' experience in schools. http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/schoolgrants.jsp?ttnewsletter=ttnewsgen-021408. The final deadline for receipt of Letters of Inquiry for the 2008 grant cycle is May 15, 2008.
  • Teaching Tolerance--Mix It Up, the newsletter of Teaching Tolerance, publishes stories by and about students, as well as tips and ideas to support activist efforts. Submit your essay or poem to Mix It Up. If your work is published, you get: $50 cash; $100 gift card from BarnesandNoble.com; or $50 donation to the charity of your choice.

The US Airways Education Foundation
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/aboutus/corporategiving/education.aspx 
2007 Community Education Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to educational programs that respond to the special needs of disadvantaged or disabled individuals; teach or enhance social responsibility; facilitate parental and/or community involvement; and enhance academic achievement.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants
www.epa.gov/enviroed/pdf/solicitationnotice2008.pdf
To support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop awareness among students, teachers and citizens.
Eligibility: Local or state education agencies, higher education institutions, environmental agencies, nonprofits or noncommercial educational broadcasters.
Amount: About 70 grants ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 will be awarded. 

  • Deadline: Dec. 20.
United States Institute of Peace Invites High School Students to Enter National Essay Contest http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=195800052 The United States Institute of Peace established the National Peace Essay Contest to expand educational opportunities for America's youth. The topic for the 2007-08 competition is "Natural Resources and Conflict." Participants are asked to write a 1,500-word essay stating what they believe are the necessary elements for the development of fair, peaceful, or effective use of natural resources after a conflict. Eligibility: 9th-12th grade students. Students may be attending a public, private, or parochial school, or participating in a high school correspondence program. Entries from home-schooled students are also accepted.

Prizes: First-place state-level winners are awarded $1,000 each and compete for national awards. National awards include one first-place award of $10,000; one second-place award of $5,000; and one third-place award of $2,500. First-place state winners are also invited to Washington, D.C., for the awards program. The institute pays for expenses related to the program, including travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment.

Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT) Creative Opportunities Grant
YLAT is looking for innovative, creative ideas to address the issues facing youth in care or in transition from care, regarding employment, education, housing, physical, dental and mental health, personal and community engagement and permanency and family connections. Grant awards may be up to $2,000.
 
Applicants are required to submit a complete application form by October 30, 2008 4:00 PM. To request more information or an application packet contact Susan Burns Chong, Muskie School of Public Service, (207) 780-5845 or sburnschong@usm.maine.edu.

Youth Service America
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
Grants and awards support and motivate youth, teachers, service-learning coordinators, and youth-serving organizations to plan and implement projects for National Youth Service Day and on-going service throughout the year.

YOUTHINK
http://www.youthinkportland.org/
YOUTHINK is Portland Maine’s newest youth board that is working to promote youth voice and involvement in the community.