Missouri Department of Agriculture
Ag Business
Development Division

P.O. Box 630
1616 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4762
Toll-free: (866) 466-8283
Fax: (573) 751-2868
abd@mda.mo.gov
Hearing-impaired Missourians
can contact the department
through Relay Missouri,
(800) 735-2966 (TT/TDD).

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Grant Programs


Building Our American Communities (BOAC) Grant Program

This program provides $18,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities.

Selection Process

  • 18 $500 4-H BOAC grants and 18 $500 FFA BOAC grants are awarded annually, three per each of the six districts.

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 2009 BOAC grant applications will be available October 1, 2008 through December 2, 2008.

4-H clubs and FFA chapters awarded 2008 grants must have their projects completed by September 1, 2008.

For more information, please contact the Market Information & Outreach Program.