Project Ignition applications are submitted from across the country and are judged according to specific criteria. The 25 schools judged to be among the best campaign proposals each receive a $2,000 grant from State Farm® to turn their plans into action.
After implementing their campaigns, the top 25 schools submit a campaign summary, supporting materials, and their results. Those judged to be among the top 10 campaigns are notified in January.
The top 10 schools each receive a $5,000 grant from State Farm to help send a team to The National Service-Learning Conference. There, each Project Ignition team showcases its campaign for attendees from around the world.
During the Conference, special achievement awards are presented and one school’s campaign is named the Best of the Best. A $10,000 grant is awarded to that school to continue its teen driver safety efforts.