Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity

Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity

Organization: Special Olympics Illinois

Program Type: Education-based grant opportunity

Overview

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is an education-based project, financially supported by the U.S. Department of Education, that uses the sports and education programs of Special Olympics to activate young people across the U.S. in order to promote school communities where all young people are agents of change — fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.

Key Features

• Focus: Youth-centered, school-focused initiatives
• Approach: Enhancement of current programs from a focus on events to committing to a movement advocating for youth as change agents
• Geographic Scope: Special Olympics Illinois (Illinois)
• Eligible Applicants: Students, teachers, or schools

Program Components

Unified Champion Schools initiatives include:
• Special Olympics sports and related activities
• Local projects that meet Unified Champion Schools objectives
• Core activities at both national and grass-roots levels

Funding Details

• Award Range: $1,500 maximum per award
• No minimum amount required

Contact Information

For more information, contact Special Olympics Illinois