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Funds will be utilized to promote the creation and the availability of adventure camps for military teens at regional locations around the U.S., its territories, and internationally.

Purdue University will create a competitive RFA process for the Cooperative Extension System to design, schedule and implement high adventure camp opportunities that will be made available to military teens ages 13-18. Camp programs will be built upon intense, engaging opportunities such as ropes courses, backpacking, rafting, boating, survival camps, etc., and will be open to military youth across all service branches and military components.

State 4-H and Extension programs can apply for a competitive grant to host adventure camps featuring the institution's specific camping expertise and location. The camps will be conducted at regional locations around the United States. Camping experiences will be offered at modest expense to the military youth and family.

Camp opportunities will be planned and executed under the direction of an individual at each university committed to including at least two additional non-extension partners identified per type of camp. Camp opportunities funded under this RFA will support new opportunities and those already planned events/activities in the successful respondent's 2024 camp program. They will expand outreach and access to military youth.

Each successful respondent will submit data, including, but not limited to, budget reconciliation, reflection of partner involvement, evidence of expanded ability for outreach to underserved communities, required evaluation, and participant demographics.

Purdue University

NOT APPLICABLE

10.500 - Cooperative Extension Service

Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (IYFC) [USDA - NIFA]

West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 United States

Single Zip Code

NOT APPLICABLE

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 08/31/24 to 08/31/26 and the total obligations have increased 200% from $1,140,000 to $3,420,000.