Through the @15 Community Grants Program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop leadership skills. This year, Best Buy Children’s Foundation will give $2 million through the Community Grants Program.

Best Buy seeks applications from organizations that have current 501(c)(3) tax status and are serving a diverse population of young teens in the areas of learning, life skills and leadership. Special consideration will be given to programs that provide youth with access to opportunity through technology. Additional criteria include:

• Serve a diverse population in local or regional communities
• Build academic, leadership and life skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-17)
• Show positive results against a demonstrated community need
• Reach at-risk children in working families

Community Grant applications will be accepted July 1 – August 1, 2011.

For more info go to the Community Relations link on www.bestbuy.com