ACT-SO ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Organization name: Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP
Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Each year, high school students across the country start a journey to
sharpen their skills through the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics
(ACT-SO). From visual arts and business to performing and culinary arts, participants work with
community-based volunteers for a year to develop projects and performances. The experience
culminates in local and national events where students compete for scholarships and other
rewards. The Greater Indianapolis NAACP Branch hosts a local competition, and takes these
local winners to the National ACT-SO Competition.
Success Metrics: N/A
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
20
Black or African Americans Annually Served
100%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
0%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion,
Morgan, Putnam, Shelby
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $25,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A
Contact Information
Organization Name: Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP
Website: https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program
Respondents Name: Roderick Bohannan
Email: rebohannan@gmail.com