CSREES, the United States Army Child and Youth Services (CYS), and the United States Air Force Family Member Programs (FMP) have announced the availability of Military 4-H Club grants to support county 4-H staff responsible for establishing 4-H clubs and programs on installations worldwide. In this initial grant, priority was given to states that have established working relationships with military installation staff and are most ready to support military 4-H Clubs.

In the short time since the grant was announced June 23, 2003, 31 State 4-H Military Liaisons, who coordinate statewide 4-H support to military installations applied. These applications demonstrated that many strong partnerships already in place between 4-H and Army and Air Force. They also provided wonderful examples of exciting 4-H club programs, professional development activities, and resource sharing already happening. Because of this enormous response, monies have been added to fund more than the original 18 states which were announced at the Galaxy Conference in Salt Lake City. 25 states listed below have been selected for funding.

Funding for 2003 Military 4-H Club Grants will be given to: North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, California, Oklahoma, Arizona, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Kansas, Colorado, New York, Washington, Ohio, Nevada, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Texas, Montana, Illinois, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Guam.

This story provided by CSREES Update.