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Grant Application - National 4-H Council Lead to Change Project
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Baucom, Agricultural Services, Director, 704-283-3738
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Lead to Change is a community action planning platform and grant funding opportunity that supports individual teens, groups or clubs in bringing their ideas for change to life. Projects span topic areas from agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, STEM, to leadership, sharing a common goal: empowering youth to identify community needs and lead positive change. The program fosters confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in the next generation of Beyond Ready Leaders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$2,000 grant funding to support Union County 4-H club programming.