Training Teens in Tobacco-Dependent Counties for Alternative Careers

Organization:

North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

Amount:

$34,999.46

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2005

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will provide a third year of funding for the NC Agricultural Foundation/NC 4-H’s Camp Challenge. The purpose of this project is to educate, equip, and encourage disadvantaged, middle school youth from tobacco-dependent counties to develop financial literacy and learn about sustainable agriculture and related careers in addition to traditional careers in their counties. This grant will allow the final 90 youth to participate in Camp Challenge II and Weekend Academies and complete the pilot program.

Contact:

Ms. Kathy KennelCampus Box 7645Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7645(919) 515-9259

Areas Served:

Statewide

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