Project Ignition - National Youth Leadership Council And State Farm

Grant Name: Project Ignition

Funding Organization: National Youth Leadership Council And State Farm

Grant Cycle: November 15

Contact: Michael VanKeulen, Project Ignition National Program Director

Phone: 651-999-7378

Website: http://www.sfprojectignition.com/

Email: mvankeulen@nylc.org

Eligibility: Public high school students in the United States and Canada

How to Apply: Although the method of communication can vary, your application must relate to Teen Driver Safety. No matter how you plan to address this issue, you must be able to measure your success and must be complete your program between January–April 2012. Grants will be awarded to a maximum of twenty-five (25) selected programs. The grantee’s school will receive a $2,000 grant, funded by State Farm®, to implement their program beginning January 2012.

Background: The National Youth Leadership Council And State Farm Are Pleased To Announce The Availability Of $2,000 Project Ignition Grants For Public High School Students And Teachers To Address Teen Driver Safety Through Service-learning.

Other Important Information: The National Youth Leadership Council® and State Farm® are pleased to announce the availability of $2,000 Project Ignition grants for public high school students and teachers to address teen driver safety through service-learning. Applications are due November 15, 2011.

Car crashes remain the number one cause of death for adolescents. That's a staggering statistic that young people, in partnership with their teachers and community, can and are changing through Project Ignition.

Students use their own creativity to create impactful awareness and engagement campaigns. Strategies used in the past have included: hosting events and demonstrations; forming community-wide partnerships; working on local and state policy; producing public service announcements; and more.

How does Project Ignition work?

• Twenty-five schools will be chosen to implement their campaigns from January 2012 to April 2012.
• The ten best campaigns of the 25 will be selected to receive an additional $5,000 to support their participation in a significant national conference or event.
• These ten schools could also receive an additional $2,500 to go deeper with their campaigns during the 2012-2013 school year.