MetLife 4-H Afterschool Grant

4-H and Metlife Foundation have combined efforts to support 4-H Afterschool provider training grants. Extension professionals (1862, 1890, 1994) involved, or who are interested in becoming involved, with 4-H Afterschool programming are invited to apply for a 4-H Afterschool Training Grant.

MetLife Foundation (MLF) and 4-H have partnered for more then 10 years to provide meaningful opportunities for youth across America. Through Youth in Action grants, MLF has invested in the power of youth to create change and contribute to their local communities. In 2007, MetLife Foundation is expanding its support of 4-H by infusing the principles of civic engagement into the after-school setting. By training after-school providers and creating extraordinary opportunities for young people to engage in their communities, MetLife Foundation and 4-H will collaboratively:

1. improve the quality of after-school programs:
2. infuse civic engagement into after-school programs; and
3. increase the number of youth engaged in high-quality after-school programs.

Competitive grants of $10,000 each will be awarded to state 4-H programs. Grantees will be expected to improve the quality of after-school programs in their state by providing a minimum of eight hours of training to at least 500 local after-school providers. In situations where states may not have the capacity to reach at least 500 after-school providers, it is recommended that a multi-state proposal be submitted.

The RFP can be found at: http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/GrantsProgram.aspx. If you have questions please contact Ron Drum (rdrum@fourhcouncil.edu or 301-961-2814).