The document provides information about Special Olympics / YSA Get Into It® Grants which provide funding for inclusive youth programs that address issues like childhood obesity. The grants require use of the Get Into It® service-learning curriculum and projects must be planned and implemented by inclusive groups of students. Eligible groups submit applications by January 19th and winning programs will be announced in mid-February. The grants aim to support youth-led community service projects around Special days in March and April.

1. Special Olympics / YSA Get Into It® Grants

2. Improving communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles.

3. A free, K-12 service-learning curriculum designed to promote acceptance and understanding of people’s differences and to motivate them to become advocates for and together with all people.

5. Discuss the online application

7. Grants of $500-$1,000

10. Project must be designed and implemented by an inclusive group of students

13. Mid-February: Announce winners

14. March 2nd: Spread the Word to End the Word Day

15. April 15th-17th: Global Youth Service Day

17. The IPARD/C Model

19. Assess community needs

20. Select community need

21. Research issue

22. Weaving in reflection

24. Develop an action plan

25. Integrate instruction

26. Weaving in reflection

28. Weaving in reflection

30. Question assumptions

31. Develop deeper understanding of their roles as citizens

33. Demonstrate impact on self

35. A Walk through the Application http://www.cybergrants.com/ysa/specialolympics/application

36. For more information: www.YSA.org/getintoit Jenni Newbury Curriculum & Education Resource Manager, Special Olympics jnewbury@specialolympics.org For technical assistance with the online application contact Amanda McDonald with YSA amcdonald@ysa.org