Programs: Grants: 4-H Afterschool Mini-Grants: Creating After-School Slots for Youth
Funded by JCPenney Afterschool Fund
April 15, 2008: RFP Released
May 23, 2008: Proposals due (4:00 PM EST)
June 9, 2008: Grant recipients announced
August 18, 2008: Funds awarded and implementation begins
June 30, 2009: Implementation period ends
November 14, 2008: Final Program Reports due
June 2, 2009: Final Financial Reports due
In 2008-09 National 4-H Council is providing 2,000 mini-grants totaling $1,000,000 funded by the JCPenney Afterschool Fund to county-based 4‑H programs to increase access for youth currently not in after-school programs, or on the verge of leaving after-school programs due to a lack of funds. In addition to the financial support to attend an after-school program, each youth supported by the mini-grants will also receive a JCPenney gift card, courtesy of JCPenney Co., that may be used to purchase back-to-school clothing and supplies. These 2000 slots are for young people in kindergarten through 12th grade (ages five to seventeen).
Afterschool programs must meet Monday-Friday and be within 20 miles of a JCPenney location.
2,000 grants totaling $1,000,000 are available.
A 100% cash match is required. This match cannot be pending funds or tuition that has not been collected yet.
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