Disney Minnie Grants Available to Fund Children's Community Improvement Efforts

"Youth Service America and Disney are accepting applications for the Disney Minnie Grants program to fund children's efforts to improve their communities.

The program provides grants of $500 each to children between the ages of 5 and 14, or the organizations that engage them, to implement youth-led service projects that address the issues of poverty, hunger, education, environment, global citizenship, sustainable community development, and disaster prevention and relief. Funded projects must take place between September and November 2009.

Applications are accepted from all over the world. Applicants from India, China, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted in English only. Visit the YSA Web site for complete application guidelines and examples of funded projects."

Deadline: June 15