Make it Your Own™ Award Submitted: 7/2/2007

The Case Foundation -- Make it Your Own™ Award

The Case Foundation is accepting applications for its Make it Your Own™ Award program. The purpose of the program is to support projects that empower civic engagement through a citizen-centered approach, including creating long-term public meeting spaces and approaches that complement existing community problem-solving, democratic governance, service, and civic engagement programs.

The top 100 finalists will receive $100, the top twenty finalists will receive $10,000 grants, and the top four finalists will receive an additional $25,000 for a total grant of $35,000. Eligible applicants are residents of one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, who is over the age of majority in the place of residence or is at least 14 years old and has parental permission, and works with a small, local organization or group.

Deadline: August 8, 2007

Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.

Contact the Case Foundation grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines: http://www.casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards?source=partnerNL_YPACTR