DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Application Period for the Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant Program [35 Pa.B. 4741] The Department of Agriculture (Department) announces the opening of the application period for funding from the Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant Program for 2005-2006. Grant applications will be accepted from August 30, 2005, to October 31, 2005, in Room 311, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408. Applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2005, 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 ofagricultural 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.
Applications and program guidelines are available on the Department's website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us or by contacting Eric Cowden, Department of Agriculture, Room 311, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 787-5342, ecowden@state.pa.us.
DENNIS C WOLFF,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1563. Filed for public inspection August 19, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]
