KPHA Scholarship Grant Program

Congratulations to the Leib 4H-Club, Edna KS—2023 KHPA Scholarship Recipients. Edna is located in Labette County in the southeast corner of the state. The county shares its southern border with Oklahoma. The area has always had honey producers; however, this is the first year the club will be offering honey bees/beekeeping as a 4-H project. According to club leader, Tracy Maxson, the group hopes not only to learn about bees and beekeeping, but to teach others about beekeeping as well. With no experience but a willingness to learn and do the hard work, this group of young people is excited to begin this new adventure. David Korver of Almont, KS, will serve as the mentor for the club for the next two years.

Applications for the grant will be accepted from schools and community organizations, clubs, or groups wishing to explore the world of honeybees and beekeeping. This one-time grant is being made available to school sponsored organizations, 4-H Clubs, Scout troops, master gardeners, teacher organizations, master naturalists, historical societies, extension offices, etc. The grant’s purpose is to promote education and the establishment of an apiary in the state of Kansas.

Applications for the 2024 grant will be accepted between May 20, 2024 to October 20, 2024. For more information on the grant or to apply go to on the grant or to apply go to https://forms.gle/rYmTZk8ii1yP1h43A or scan the code

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