20244152043366
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Our science wings through 4-H goal is to develop and conduct a 4-H youth development program that is science- and garden-based, action-oriented, and tailored for at-risk military and underrepresented youth and families at two community sites - military families in Bexar County (San Antonio, TX) and underrepresented families in Harris County (Houston, TX).
Our objectives are 1) create an urban community garden-based program; 2) improve physical, mental health, and nutrition; 3) develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; and 4) demonstrate and promote sustainable urban gardening practices among youth, families, and community members.
Our plans include developing, implementing, and evaluating a 10-week afterschool gardening program that will meet 1.5 hours two to three times per week and be incorporated into science and social science classes for 4th grade age (9-10) students.
It will be offered at youth centers and schools in the fall and spring at three Bexar County military bases and three Harris County elementary charter schools.
The program will be based on International Junior Master Gardener, Master Gardener, Imagine Science, Earth-Kind, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education curricula.
The science topics taught will be linked to the mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills program, volunteers will be trained to support activities, 4-H clubs will be established at the centers and schools, and leadership will develop among all participants.
The project will reach 2,258 youth and parents and is relevant to the central CYFAR goal of equipping at-risk youth to develop necessary skills to lead positive, productive, and contributing lives.
Our objectives are 1) create an urban community garden-based program; 2) improve physical, mental health, and nutrition; 3) develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; and 4) demonstrate and promote sustainable urban gardening practices among youth, families, and community members.
Our plans include developing, implementing, and evaluating a 10-week afterschool gardening program that will meet 1.5 hours two to three times per week and be incorporated into science and social science classes for 4th grade age (9-10) students.
It will be offered at youth centers and schools in the fall and spring at three Bexar County military bases and three Harris County elementary charter schools.
The program will be based on International Junior Master Gardener, Master Gardener, Imagine Science, Earth-Kind, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education curricula.
The science topics taught will be linked to the mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills program, volunteers will be trained to support activities, 4-H clubs will be established at the centers and schools, and leadership will develop among all participants.
The project will reach 2,258 youth and parents and is relevant to the central CYFAR goal of equipping at-risk youth to develop necessary skills to lead positive, productive, and contributing lives.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
College Station,
Texas
77843-0001
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 08/31/25 to 08/31/26 and the total obligations have increased 161% from $87,000 to $227,000.
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service was awarded
Project Grant 20244152043366
worth $227,000
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in College Station Texas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 11/13/25
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$227.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$227.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 20244152043366
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20244152043366
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
12348V Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (IYFC)
Funding Office
12348V Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (IYFC)
Awardee UEI
DM2CDWR8LAG3
Awardee CAGE
3BQ19
Performance District
TX-10
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Modified: 11/13/25