Deadline: January 15
YSA (Youth Service America) and Sodexo Foundation are looking for 100 of the best ideas from young people about how they can help end childhood hunger in their communities. $400 grants are available for youth leaders ages 5-25 across the U.S. to turn their ideas into action and make an impact on the issue of childhood hunger during Global Youth Service Day - April 17-19, 2015 - and beyond. www.YSA.org/sodexoyouth
Deadline: January 20
Submissions are open for the second White House Student Film Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is The Impact of Giving Back, and it’s open to U.S. students, grades K-12. So tell a story about paying it forward, about community service, or what making a difference looks like in your eyes and through your lens. Films can be short - in fact, they must be 3 minutes tops.…»
Deadline: February 15
YSA and UL are looking for creative ideas from young people in India about how they can help create safer roads and a safer India beginning on Global Youth Service Day - April 17-19, 2015 - and beyond. Two YSA Grants programs will help youth find their voice, take action, and make an impact on the issue of road safety in India. Youth and educators can apply atwww.YSA.org/SaferIndia
Deadline: March 16
With “FAFSA season” just around the corner, First Lady Michelle Obama is calling on every high school senior in America to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting on January 1st, and for students, principals, teachers, school counselors, and administrators to show how their school is taking action to get more students to fill out their forms. Create a three to five minute video that highlights how your school is stepping up. Not only will you be making a big difference for your school and your students, but the First Lady could be sending your school a special video message or speak at your commencement ceremony next spring.…»