This is a grant for non-profits (within 50 miles of a Best Buy store) which serve teens; take a look!
Jennifer John Patterson Organizational Development Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 512-583-0704 x16 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jennifer Peters Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 10:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [GrantsTX] Best Buy Community Grants Through the @15 Community Grants Program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop leadership skills. This year, Best Buy Children's Foundation will give $2 million through the Community Grants Program. Best Buy seeks applications from organizations that have current 501(c)(3) tax status and are serving a diverse population of young teens in the areas of learning, life skills, leadership or relationship development. Non-profits located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or Regional Distribution Center may apply. Programs should: * Serve a diverse population in local or regional communities * Build social, academic, leadership and/or life skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-18) * Show positive results against a demonstrated community need * Reach at-risk children in working families Grants will average $3000-$5000 and will not exceed $10,000. Applications will be open June 1, 2010, and are due July 1, 2010. Click here <http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/community_grants_rfp.htm> for more information. Jennifer Peters LSTA/Texas Reads Grants Administrator Texas State Library and Archives Commission PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 512-463-5527 or 800-252-9386 (Texas only) FAX 512-463-8800 [email protected] Connect with me on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jbookhartpeters Get training, grant, and other information on our blog: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/ Or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TSLAC_LibDevel
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