(NAME-MCE) The Disney Minnie Grants for GYSD 2008 (U.S. and International Applicants)

[Christina Wessell Batcheler]

The Disney Minnie Grants for GYSD 2008 (U.S. and International Applicants)

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are excited to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. 

Teachers, older youth (15-25), and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, if they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the project. A significant part of the service must take place on GYSD 2008, April 25-27. We encourage youth to address important issues such as climate change, malaria or other diseases, human rights, literacy, or others. Applicants can use the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a reference.

Applications are welcome from all countries. While information is available in: Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi, applications will be accepted in English only (an online translation tool is available at the YSA website). Applicants from China, India, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also eligible to apply.

Questions? Email MinnieGrant at ysa.org. Deadline: January 21, 2008. We are excited to introduce an electronic application, now available online at www.YSA.org/awards. 

-- Christina Wessell Batcheler

Christina Wessell Batcheler  -  Director of Communications 
Youth Service America (YSA) 
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