Recognition and Awards Program
Cooperation

Community service is an important part of 4-H programming.  Grants and awards are offered to recognize volunteers, members and supporters.  This area of the Recognition program connects closely with the Essential Elements of Belonging and Generosity.

 Section links for this page:
Kemper and Pioneer Community Service Grant
Kids Helping Kids
BOAC
Missouri 4-H Foundation Awards
Additional Ideas

Kemper and Pioneer Community Service Grant
Thanks to the William T. Kemper Foundation of Kansas City and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, 4-H Community Service Grants are available to 4-H clubs and county 4-H councils again this year. 4-H groups may apply for a matching grant up to $750 for a community service project.

More information and application form are on the Missouri 4-H Foundation website.

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Kids Helping Kids
Kids Helping Kids is a program devoted to helping 4-H members and their families in times of need by providing small financial grants to 4-H members who have gone through family emergencies like natural disasters, medical emergencies or fires.

Kids Helping Kids is sponsored by the Missouri State 4-H Council and Missouri 4-H Foundation.

Learn more at the Missouri 4-H Foundation website.

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Building Our Communities Grant (BOAC)
The Department of Agriculture program provides $18,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities.

For details, refer to the  Building Our Communities Grant, Missouri Department of Agriculture website.

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Missouri 4-H Foundation Awards
The Missouri 4-H Foundation offers awards to 4-H volunteers, families and supporters.

• Frank Graham Leadership Award
• Missouri 4-H Century Family Award
• Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
• Nelson Trickey Bridge Builder Award
• Naomi Crouch Leadership Award

More information and application forms are on the Missouri 4-H Foundation website.

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Additional Ideas for Cooperation

• Adventure Challenge Activities
• 4-H club officer teams
• County fair herdsmanship
• County fair sportsmanship

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