MARQUETTE, Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development is accepting applications for the Judy Watson Olson Education Enrichment Award through March 22. The award honors former Grow & Lead President and CEO Judy Watson Olson who spent her career ensuring youth had the support they needed to grow into successful adults.

This $500 award assists Upper Peninsula K-12 schools, teachers or organizations with programs that help youth succeed academically. Examples of potential projects include homework clubs, field trips, mentoring or literacy support.

Applicants must be from U.P. school districts or nonprofit youth-serving organizations. The award application and complete instructions are available at www.glcyd.org/ programs/excellence-in-education.

Completed applications should be emailed or postmarked by midnight Friday, March 2. Email to info@glcyd.org or mail to: Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development P.O. Box 692, Marquette, MI 49855 Questions regarding the application should be directed to info@glcyd.org.

One $500 award will be presented in April 2024. The recipient organization CEO will be responsible for ensuring that award funds are used according to the approved project purpose. It is preferred that funds be used within one year.

Grow & Lead promotes healthy communities for youth throughout the Upper Peninsula by providing training, consulting and other resources for nonprofits of all shapes, sizes and missions. For more information on youth development or nonprofit management initiatives, please call Grow & Lead at 906-2288919 or visit www.glcyd.org.