University of Idaho Extension 4‑H Youth Development received $597,000 from AmeriCorps plus $248,000 in matching funds devoted to building children’s skills over the 2025-26 school year.
The program is through AmeriCorps, which provides a living allowance along with a Segal Education Award of up to $7,395 for full-time service that can be used toward student loans or future college expenses.
Work includes teaching STEAM curriculum in schools, aiding after-school programs and staffing 4H camps and day camps.
The first cohort of five full-time and eight part-time members began their terms Sept. 15. The program is recruiting for eight positions through January and 31 members who will start in May.
Joshua Reisenfeld can be reached at [email protected].