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Extension professionals working with military-connected youth are invited to apply for the 4-H Military Partnership Leadership Academy (4-HMPLA) and explore leadership styles, expand partnership opportunities, and gain resources to enhance youth programming. The Leadership Academy cohort of professionals meet in-person and virtually for this unique training experience. All travel expenses and educational materials are provided at no expense to participants. Applications are due on Nov 7, 2025.
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"I probably use something from the Leadership Academy in my work every day!"
“The 4-H Military Leadership Academy was an amazing opportunity. It provided valuable resources and a clear roadmap for how we can strengthen partnerships with military installations and better serve military-connected youth." |
"I TRULY VALUED THE OPPORTUNITIES WE HAD TO CONNECT AS A TEAM, SHARE IDEAS, AND NETWORK. |
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Purdue Extension is pleased to offer an opportunity to our land-grant university colleagues to support military teens by hosting military teen adventure camps in 2026. As part of an ongoing partnership between the Department of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy, Office of Military Community & Family Policy and USDA/NIFA, this funding allows Extension to offer military teens some of the best adventure camping experiences across the nation.
The camping opportunities funded under this award are designed for military youth, ages 13-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Retired military personnel at regional locations around the United States. We will look to recruit institutions who are new to the MTAC experience and returning institutions. The design of the camp programs should be high energy, high adventure, and high experience, while engaging youth in a unique outdoor experience that allows them to build leadership, self-confidence, and teamwork skills. We are also looking for camps that focus on the mental health and well-being of campers. The camp experiences must be research-based with an evaluation component (provided by Purdue), and will include coordination of all registration and logistics, including travel for the youth registered to attend. Camping experiences must be offered at minimal charge and made available to all military youth regardless of where they live. |
The RFA application can be accessed by clicking on the button below. Responses are due on November 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., for camps conducted between May 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026. The RFA outlines some additional opportunities for winter camp opportunities.
If you have an interest in learning more about the types of opportunities that have been provided under previous awards, please check out the Military Teen Adventure Camp website. Last year's camp overview webinar can be found here. If you have specific questions relative to this year’s opportunities, contact Dr. Casey Mull. 
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The Kansas State University 4-HMPOS Project Team is accepting applications to improve support for the Department of the Air Force Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve populations. Funds will be awarded through a competitive application process, and all Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) within the continental United States(CONUS) are eligible to apply. Click the button below to review the formal announcement, which includes application details, requirements, and timelines.
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The Kansas State University 4-HMPOS Project Team is accepting applications from Land-grant Universities to improve support for the Department of the Air Force Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve populations. Click the button below to review the formal announcement, which includes application details, requirements, and timelines.
Under USDA Award Number 2024-48696-43827, K-State will award one sub-award of up to $75,000 to support the revision of the Air Force Camping Guide developed by the 4-HMPOS under USDA Award Number 2006‐48659‐03721. The sub-awardee must update the current version of this guide with new, research-based information and create publishable materials for free download, printing, and distribution. The Performance Period is January 1 - August 31, 2026. The application deadline is 5:00 PM CT, Friday, November 21, 2025. For questions regarding this funding opportunity, please contact: Meredith Butler, Project Director. |
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The Kansas State University 4-HMPOS Project Team is accepting applications from Land-grant Universities to improve support for the Department of the Air Force Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve populations in Europe and Pacific Regions. Click the button below to review the formal announcement, which includes application details, requirements, and timelines.
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► LearnJoin educators and professionals who work with military-connected youth and 4-H programs to explore important issues, trends, and curricula that support our efforts. Each month's session provides an engaging opportunity to learn and connect. The Third Thursday Together live sessions are recorded and available for on-demand streaming.
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► Connect4-H Military Liaisons serve as the official connection between the 4-H organization and various military branches, facilitating partnership programs that empower military-connected children, youth, and their families. Through education and training about the unique challenges military families face, the liaison ensures that military children, youth, and families receive the resources they need.
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Need 4-H supplies or resources? Use the link below to visit Shop 4-H and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will support educational initiatives with the 4-H Military Partnership. Shop 4-H has research-based, hands-on curriculum to support various clubs and a variety of supplies with the 4-H Military Partnership logo to meet all of your program's needs. You can also request the 4-HMP logo on other items as well! Help support the 4-H Military Partnertship and use this link to make your 4-H purchase!
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"This work is supported by the Children, Youth and Families at Risk 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program, project award no. 2022-41520-38161, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture."
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