Youth Venture/Youth Service America Programhttp://www.youthven<http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76> ture.org/index.php?tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76The Youth Venture/Youth Service America (YSA) Program is providing up to$1,000 in start-up funds for young people to create sustainable projectsfor National and Global Youth Service Day 2007, April 20-22. Thirtyawards of up to $1,000 in start-up funds are available to young people(ages 12-20) who want to create new, sustainable, and civic-mindedorganizations, clubs, or businesses. Although the projects should beyouth-led, each Youth Venture team is required to have at least oneadult mentor who offers support and guidance to the team. Youth Ventureprojects have ranged fromusing a theatre to provide positive activities for urban youth torunning a magazine that focuses on youth issues. Applications must be submitted by July 24, 2006. For program details visit the website listed above.