The Disney Minnie Grants 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, Français (French), Russian, Chinese, and Hindi, applications will only be accepted in English (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.
Deadline: January 21, 2008.
Questions? Email: MinnieGrant@ysa.org
Be sure to download and review all application materials.Download application materials listed below:
We are excited to introduce an electronic application. The Introduction and Requirements document will help you figure out your eligibility and describe the goals of the grants. The application form is available in pdf format in English (other languages will be available shortly). This is for review only. Preview the questions (available shortly in 6 languages) so that you can gather all the relevant materials before filling in your application.
We accept applications in English only. Please use the online translation tool to provide your answers in English. T
hen download the 2008 Disney Minnie grant electronic application form. If you have limited internet access, you may save the application on your storage device and work on it off-line. Please note that:In order to access the online resources provided, you will need to be connected to the internet
The entire application must be completed in one session…you cannot complete some portions and save it and then return to fill out the rest. You must be connected to the internet in order to submit the application
