AEDC Rural Services Division to administer $768,000 in grants for Wildlife Conservation Education

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AEDC Rural Services Division to administer $768,000 in grants for Wildlife Conservation Education

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Rural Services has announced the Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program application period is open now through Oct. 4. Funds for the program come from fines collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and total $768,000 in available funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

“Education is very important in our economic development efforts,” said AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston, “along with the beauty of the state that contributes to our quality of life. These grants help us accomplish our goals by not only preserving wildlife for future generations but also providing educational opportunities for children. We encourage school districts across the state to apply and use the funds to broaden the experiences of Arkansas students.”

Programs eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, the study of general fish and wildlife conservation issues, Project WILD Workshops, Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program (ANASP), Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program (AYSSP), Fishing in the Natural State (FINS), Arkansas Stream Team, School Yard Habitat Site Development, and specialized AGFC conservation education/educator training workshops focused on the programs above. Funds may also be used for field trips to AGFC Nature Centers, Conservation Education Centers and Wildlife Management Areas.

For a county-by-county listing of available funds and an application, visit www.arkansasedc.com/Rural-Services/division/grants/wildlife-education-grant.

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About Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
Created in 1955 to make Arkansas more competitive in the post-World War II era, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) seeks to create economic opportunity by attracting higher-paying jobs, expanding and diversifying local economies in the state, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth throughout The Natural State. Arkansas is a pro-business environment operating leaner, faster and more focused through a streamlined state government designed to act on corporate interests quickly and decisively.

 

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