Shattered Dreams

Educating Young People on the Impact of Drinking and Driving

Traffic crashes, many of which involve alcohol and other drugs, are a leading cause of death and serious injury for youth 15 to 19 years of age. Communities around the state are often faced with these tragedies, and many Texas high schools are turning to Shattered Dreams, a youth–led community collaborative program, to prevent more fatalities.

Shattered Dreams is not owned and was not created by TABC; however we do provide support for the program. Each year, TABC offers Texas high schools mini-grants to help pay some of the cost associated with hosting a Shattered Dreams program. Also, TABC agents are actively involved in Shattered Dreams programs and offer expertise in alcoholic beverage laws and assist with the on-site crash scene, retreat and parent education workshops.

The Mini-Grant Program

The grant funding for school year 2009-2010 is not yet available. Please check back for updates in October 2009.

Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Participate

To participate in this program, the school (or "grantee") must complete an application and a contract with the TABC. A contact will be mailed to them once the application is approved and finalized by TABC. The school must provide a report of activities conducted, the number of students participating in the program, a DVD of the program, and present the "TABC Parent Shattered Dreams Program."

For more information or to receive an application packet by mail, please contact Grants, by phone at (512) 206-3430 or by e-mail at grants@tabc.state.tx.us.

Shattered Dreams Program Guide

2007-2008 Shattered Dreams Grant Recipients