Building Our American Communities Grant Funds Available…

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Building our American Communities (BOAC) grant funds today. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri's rural communities.

Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants are awarded annually, two per each of the six districts.

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.

The Department will accept electronic applications through Dec. 1, 2025. Recipients awarded funding will be notified in early January. Projects must be completed by Aug. 1, 2026. All awardees will be required to register in MOVERS, Missouri's new state-wide financial system.

Apply at agriculture.mo.gov/connect/youth/boac.php. For questions or more information, contact the Agriculture Business Development Division at [email protected] or (573) 751-4762.

For more information on the Department and its programs, visit agriculture.mo.gov.