October 15, 2008
Alaska Tobacco Advocacy Initiative offers youth group mini-grants
The American Lung Association of the Northwest (ALANW) in partnership with the State of Alaska is leading the statewide youth movement against tobacco use with The Alaska Tobacco Advocacy Initiative (AkTAI).
One primary goal of this statewide youth movement is to empower and support community level youth. We'll award $2,000 mini-grants to 10 local youth groups to work on tobacco control advocacy. Youth groups associated with schools, faith communities, teen centers, community groups, or other agencies are encouraged to apply.
Groups do not have to be currently working in tobacco control to apply, but relating tobacco prevention efforts to the group's core mission is encouraged.
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2008 (date postmarked by).
Grant recipients who fulfill the requirements of the program can send a minimum of two youth representatives and one adult advisor to the Youth Tobacco Summit in Spring of 2009 in Anchorage at no cost. Additional members can attend at their own cost. Arrangements for travel and lodging will be made by the AkTAI Coordinator. The summit will provide training in media literacy, youth advocacy, and provide networking opportunities for youth advocates around the state.
Implementation of grant activities must be completed by May 1, 2009, and final reports will be due on May 31, 2009. Extensions will not be given as a part of this grant program; grantees will be expected to spend all allocated funds within the timeline of this grant.
Applications and additional information are available at http://www.myspace.com/aktai or contact Laura Muller at lmuller@aklung.org 907-644-6410
