Chicago National Youth Summit and Grant Project

Democracy 2.0: Exploring the Millennial Generation’s ROI November 18-20 Chicago, IL A National Youth Summit Presented By The Peter G. Peterson Foundation and Mobilize.org   Apply for a Summit Invitation or Compete for a Democracy 2.0 Grant Award by Submitting Your Ideas to Improve the Financial Health of America’s Youth The Peter G. Peterson Foundation (PGPF) and Mobilize.org are partnering to host the Foundation’s first national Youth Summit in Chicago, IL from November 18-20 - just over one year after Chicago’s Barack Obama was elected as our nation’s President. The three day Youth Summit, entitled Democracy 2.0: Exploring the Millennial Generation’s ROI , standing for "return on investment," will focus on (1) exploring the barriers preventing today’s younger generation from achieving financial health and (2) developing the action plans necessary to begin setting an agenda for millennial-led economic reform in the United States. To that end, PGPF and Mobilize.org are inviting Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 with solutions for improving the economic health of the Millennial generation and a desire to participate in this exciting and forward-thinking dialogue to submit their ideas online at www.Mobilize.org . Through the use of interactive keypad voting technology, PGPF and Mobilize.org will award grants totaling up to $25,000 for selected ideas, projects and proposals that rise to the top during the Summit. Additionally, funded ideas will receive 12 months of support from Mobilize.org, whose partner network and funders are committed to further building their success. Submissions will be accepted until October 17, 2009 . Those who wish to attend the Summit as a participant only may apply for an invitation online . All selected participants who are invited to attend the three day Summit will have their airfare and accommodations paid for by funding provided by PGPF. Summit Resources Apply for an Award Grant   Apply to Attend the Summit   Summit Press Release   Summit Schedule