Calling all Student Leaders!
Do you have an idea for a service project that will make a difference in your community? Whether you’re a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), or a student council affiliated with the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), this is your chance to bring your service project idea to life!
What is the NASSP Student Service Grant Program?
NASSP’s Student Service Grant program is a new national initiative designed to empower student leaders to create and lead impactful service projects in their communities. Grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 will be awarded to fund youth-led, youth-driven service projects that address real community needs. With $100,000 in total funding available this school year, this is a unique opportunity for middle-level and high school students to lead service projects that make a lasting impact in their schools, communities, and beyond.
Not only will you receive financial support to bring your ideas to life, but you’ll also gain valuable leadership experience in project management, reporting, and teamwork—skills that will set you up for future success.
Why Apply?
- Bring Your Vision to Life: Get funding to turn your innovative service ideas into reality.
- Lead the Way: Gain hands-on experience in planning, executing, and reporting on a project that makes a difference.
- Inspire Change: Rally your peers and create a lasting impact in your community.
- Boost Your Leadership Skills: Learn the ins and outs of grant writing, service project planning and management, and effective communication.
- Gain National Recognition: Have your service project featured on NASSP websites and social media!
Eligibility
- Students aged 13-18 who are current members of NJHS, NHS, or NASC in schools with an active student program membership through NASSP.
- Students must create accounts on the website for their respective program and be verified as members of their chapter or council by their adviser.
- Grant-funded service projects must occur between March 3 and May 23, 2025 to allow final reports to be submitted by May 28, 2025.
- Service grants are available exclusively to schools and projects based in the United States.
Timeline
- Applications open: November 4, 2024
- Application deadline: December 10, 2024
- Grant recipients notified: February 3-7, 2025
- Grant acceptance due: February 10-14, 2025
- Grant funds distributed: March 3-7, 2025
- Service projects take place: March 3 – May 23, 2025
- Final project report due: May 28, 2025
Resources
Webinar
Introduction to NASSP Student Service Grants
Oct. 29, 2024 at 5:00 pm (ET)
The new NASSP Student Service Grants launch on November 4, 2024! During this introduction to the grant program, we’ll review how students in NJHS, NHS, and NASC can apply for grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 to fund youth-led, youth-driven service projects. We’ll discuss key components of the application process, such as drafting a problem statement and project proposal, understanding the role of the adviser and principal, and managing grant requirements. The presentation will also include the importance of setting SMART project objectives, estimating community impact, and engaging youth in service. Students and advisers will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to plan and apply for an NASSP student service grant.