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Awards luncheon recap

4/5/2019

 
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Nearly 70 friends were on hand for the Awards Recognition luncheon presented by Midwest Laboratories, Inc. The event, now in its second year, is sponsored by Friends of Extension Foundation and took place March 22 at Happy Hollow Country Club. Honorees included local organizations, non-profits and community members who give of their time and talents in support of Extension efforts in Douglas and Sarpy counties. Foundation President Mike Pallas kicked off the luncheon and introduced the 2019 honorees. Here's some photos and information about them: ​

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Join us in celebrating Mother Earth!

4/5/2019

 
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We're joining in on Omaha's largest and longest Earth Day festivities at Elmwood Park on Saturday, April 13. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. come join us to learn more about who we are and what we do. There will be hands on activities including: 
  • Petting rabbits and poultry and talking to 4-H Council members about taking care of these cuddly, cute critters.
  • Getting "unplugged" with computer science skill basics. 
  • Making a recycled Horticulture project using water bottles and grass seed.  Plus participants can enter their completed project in the Sarpy County Fair!
  • Learning more about 4-H and what it means to be a member.   

Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions about plants and vegetables. Plus we will have some information about the foundation which includes information about the Douglas County Fair taking place in July. Rain or shine! Learn more! 

2019 Spring Grant Cycle Now open!

4/4/2019

 
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The 2019 Spring Grant Cycle is now open, please access the RFP and submit by April 30. Click here to access the RPF.

Eligibility
 
The Foundation invites grant proposals from Douglas and Sarpy County Extension and 4-H Staff (both paid and volunteer) and program participants, as well as from third parties who are directly partnered with Douglas and Sarpy County Extension and 4-H programs.
 
Criteria
 
Grant proposals will be considered via the competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Grants will be awarded according to criteria that the application activity strengthens the capacity of Douglas and Sarpy Extension and 4-H to meet local community-based needs. Criteria details are listed under the section RFP Requirements, below.   
 
Categories
 
Grants will be awarded in the following areas:
  • Environmental
  • Food, Nutrition & Health
  • Youth Development/Family
  • Other. 
 

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