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GIS Software Grants For 2007

The Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) has announced it will offer a software grant program for U.S. 4-H clubs in 2007. Proposals will be accepted from 4-H groups to conduct community mapping projects using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and GPS (Global Positioning Systems) technologies. ESRI will award grants of GIS club software and learning resources to U.S. 4-H groups whose community mapping project proposals are approved. Since 2004, 4-H clubs in 48 states have been awarded ESRI GIS Software Grants to carry out community mapping projects.

Proposals for the ESRI grants will be accepted from January 1 through February 28, 2007. Applicants should describe their existing GIS/GPS programs and efforts, if any, and their plan for using GIS in their local program for 2007. To receive notification of the 4-H Grant application and selection guidelines, please register for e-mail notification from ESRI at the ESRI Grant Web site.

This grant program is a result of CSREES and a coalition of partners creating the National GIS/GPS Integration Team. The team includes the Farm Service Agency, USDA Forest Service, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, public and private sector software and hardware companies, the American Association of Geographers, and ESRI.

The team works to accelerate the adoption of innovative and creative uses of GIS  and GPS in making social, economic, and environmental improvements in our communities, states, and nation. The nationwide team is made up of university faculty, county government staff, federal government officials, students, farmers, teachers, and elected officials. Support for the team's information technology demonstrations and training comes from public, private, and independent sector contributions.

If you have a question about the ESRI GIS Grants for 4-H, visit the ESRI 4-H Web site. To learn more about 4-H GIS/GPS Integration Projects, contact Tom Tate, CSREES national program leader or Jim Kahler.

 

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 Questions? Comments? Last Updated: 03/18/2009