Building Our American Communities (BOAC) Grant Program

This program provides Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters grants each year for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities.

2012 Grant Recipients

FFA Chapters

• Couch FFA Chapter, Myrtle (Oregon County)
• Alton FFA Chapter, Alton (Oregon County)
• Kelly-Benton FFA Chapter, Benton (Scott County)
• Oran FFA Chapter, Oran (Scott County)
• Lutie FFA Chapter, Theodosia (Ozark County)
• Bronaugh FFA Chapter, Bronaugh (Vernon County)
• Stover FFA Chapter, Stover (Morgan County)
• Versailles FFA Chapter, Versailles (Morgan County)
• Elsberry FFA Chapter, Elsberry (Lincoln County)
• Bucklin FFA Chapter, Bucklin (Linn County)

4-H Clubs

• Glenwood 4-H Club, West Plains (Howell County)
• Thayer Bobcats 4-H Club, Thayer (Oregon County)
• Hartville Jolly Jump Ups 4-H Club, Hartville (Wright County)
• Grovespring Go-Getters 4-H Club, Niangua (Wright County)
• Kountry Kids 4-H Club, Stover (Morgan County)
• Jolly Jokers 4-H Club, Versailles (Morgan County)
• Kodiak Kadettes 4-H Club, Fillmore (Andrew County)
• Liberty 4-H Club, Chillicothe (Livingston County)
• Wyandotte 4-H Club, Marceline (Linn County)

Congratulations to the 2012 grant recipients!

Project Completion

• Projects must be completed by September 1, 2012.
• Completed projects must be reported to the Missouri Department of Agriculture using the Project Completion Form

Selection Criteria

• Projects must benefit an agricultural community and/or promote community development.
• Projects may include improvements to existing facilities, grounds or buildings that are used by various groups or organizations in the applicant’s community.

Application Information

The 2012 BOAC grants have been awarded. Applications for the 2013 program year should be available in late 2012.