Learn and Serve America Youth Engagement Zones
This program provides support to service-learning projects designed to improve academic engagement and achievement and student attendance and behavior: the focus is on civic engagement and connecting youth with citizens from diverse communities, backgrounds, and perspectives. Priority will be given to service-learning projects that involve students and community stakeholders in the design and implementation, target low-income or rural communities within the proposed geographic “zone,” and utilize adult volunteers in the planning and implementation. Grant awards range from approximately $700,000 to $1,500,000 to support 3 years of operations.
Deadline: March 21, 2011