Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grants support Youth Leaders from across the globe who are promoting inclusion in their schools and communities. Applications for $500, $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 are due by November 1, 2024.
Eligibility
This grant is open to Youth Leaders with or without intellectual disabilities who are:
- 14-25 years old
- Supported by an accredited Special Olympics Program. Long-standing involvement with the Special Olympics is not required, but applicants must contact their local program before applying.
Project Types
Regional Projects
Regional Projects are unique local programs, which may include:
- Engaging with other young people to become leaders for inclusion
- Creating or improving inclusive programming in the community
- Bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together to participate in activies such as sports, art, and cooking
- Creating Unified Schools or University programs
Scaling for Impact
Scaling for Impact projects have been enacted in other communities and may be replicated by new applicants. The seven projects are:
- Inclusion Documentary
- Advocating for an Inclusive Community
- Educating Future Generations
- Unified Sport Summer Camp
- Siblings Building Health, Wellness, and Inclusion
- Grow the Unified Generation
- Be Kind Mural
