DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Application Period for the Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant Program [34 Pa.B. 3914] The Department of Agriculture (Department) announces the opening of the application period for funding from the Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant (grant) Program for 2004-2005. Grant applications will be accepted from August 30, 2004, to October 8, 2004, in Room 310, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408. Applications must be postmarked by October 8, 2004, to be considered for funding. Fax and e-mail submissions are not acceptable.
The objective of the grant program is to encourage projects that will increase knowledge and awareness of agricultural issues and other issues specific to rural areas in this Commonwealth. This educational effort is directed toward the youth of this Commonwealth.
For this application year, the grant program will award direct grants of up to $2,500 and matching grants up to $10,000.
Obtaining Applications
Applications and program guidelines are available upon request by contacting G. Carl Muller, Department of Agriculture, Room 310, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408, (717) 783-3181, gmuller@state.pa.us. Applications and program guidelines are also available on the Department's website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us.
DENNIS C WOLFF,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1364. Filed for public inspection July 23, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
