A friend just sent me this info on a Disney sponsored grant for voluntary public service projects by kids 5-14. It’s a little late unless you already ahve something in the works but, for next year, I hope that someone can utilize this:
Disney Minnie Grant, 2nd Round 2009
Youth Service America and Disney are pleased to offer the Disney Minnie Grants to fund children’s efforts to improve their communities. These grants of USD500 are for children (ages 5-14) or the organizations that engage them, to implement youth-led service projects that address the issues of Poverty, Hunger, Education, Environment, Global Citizenship, Sustainable Community Development, and Disaster Prevention & Relief. Applications are accepted from all over the world. Projects will take place in the months of September-November 2009. Accepting applications: April-June 15, 2009.
Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org
Grant Overview
Youth Service America (YSA) and Disney know that youth of all ages can be involved in volunteer service projects. Children can solve community problems by working with their families, schools, friends, and neighbors. Join in the global youth service movement, and make a difference in your area. Grants of up to USD500 are available to support youth-led service projects taking place during the months of September – November 2009. Become a part of the global youth service movement. See the map and projects from all over the world on the GYSD 2009 map.
Timeline
* April, 2009 Application available
* June 15, 2009 Application deadline
* July 31, 2009 Applicants notified
* Sep. – Nov. 2009 Projects take place
* Dec. 15 2009 Project evaluations due
What are the grant guidelines?
Projects MUST be implemented by the children themselves. Projects should be age-appropriate and involve no less than 20 volunteers. We encourage and welcome projects where children work with older youth and adults (parents, coaches, teachers, etc.), but remember, this is an opportunity for children to lead. See the most recent list of Disney grantees and their project descriptions . We will support projects that address the following six issue areas: Poverty/Hunger, Education, Environment, Global Citizenship, Sustainable Community Development, and Disaster Prevention & Relief. For more information on these issue areas, visit the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Who is Eligible?
Applications are accepted from all over the world. Applicants from India, China, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted in English only.
* Children (ages 5-14); or
* Older youth (ages 15-25) who design a project that engages children (ages 5-14) as volunteers; or
* Recognized groups/organizations who engage younger youth (ages 5-14) as volunteers. The term “youth” is equivalent to “young people, including children”. For this grant, children (ages 5-14) should have a significant part in planning and implementing the service project.
When can I apply?
April-June 15, 2009.
How do I apply?
* Read the “Introduction and Requirements” and take the eligibility quiz here
* If you are eligible for this program, you will access the application. Create your login and preview the application. Review the YSA resources provided.
* Complete the application. You can save your work and continue in multiple sessions.
* If you do not receive an auto-response confirming receipt, check your spam folder.
