For a third year, the Indianapolis Colts and Grange Insurance have officially kicked off the Student All Star Grant program, which gives Indiana youth the opportunity to make their community a better place. Through the program, youths 13 and younger can apply for individual grants of up to $500 to complete a service project in their area.

Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid is also supporting the Student All Star program through the Darrell Reid's Footz Foundation. This year, grant recipients will not only receive funding, but two tickets to a 2008 Indianapolis Colts home game and an autographed photo from Reid.

Now through Oct. 31, students ages 13 and younger can apply for individual grants up to $500 to fund their community project through the Colts Student All Star Program, presented by Grange Insurance. Grant applications are available at www.colts.com/allstar

"Grange Insurance is again pleased to team with the Indianapolis Colts as part of their Student All Star program," said Grange President and CEO Phil Urban. "Through the Colts Student All Star program, young people can learn early in life that it's important to be involved and that individuals can make a difference."

To be eligible for this grant, all applicants are required to partner with a registered 501(c)3 organization and submit an application form no later than Oct. 31.

Once all applications have been received, a panel of Colts representatives, Grange Insurance representatives and community leaders will select the grant recipients. All applicants will be notified of the chosen recipients by Nov. 28.

- For The Times