Monday, April 13, 2009

Good Decision Service-Learning Grants and Projects

MADD and State Farm work together to provide opportunities for youth to make a significant contribution in their school and community by providing funding for the Good Decision Service-Learning grants and projects.

The Good Decision Grants funded by State Farm® offer schools or community-based organizations working with children and youth ages 5-25 in the community the opportunity to apply for funds to conduct a service-learning project on one of two topics:
  • underage alcohol use prevention and
  • vehicle safety.
Grants of $1,000 are awarded annually.

Good Decision Application

SERVICE-LEARNING: More than a Service Project

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service with curriculum or program based learning. Schools and organizations use service-learning as a tool to help youth build stronger academic skills, foster civic responsibility and develop leadership skills. It is important the applicant fully understands the service-learning teaching method.

To learn more about service-learning, visit the National Youth Leadership Council at www.nylc.org