Local youth council receives $30K in grants

Gladys Roann-Watson Contributor The Jefferson County Youth Council is excited and pleased to share that it has applied for and received two grants: $15,000 from the National Recreation Foundation and $15,000 from a private donor. The grants are for a two-year period, 2024-2026. This funding has been awarded to enhance the experiences of students at the Jefferson K-12 School (JCS). The Youth Council and the grantees believe that a well-rounded education includes more than the three “R”s (Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic). Outside experiences are equally important. These grants will provide funding for travel and admission fees where applicable to museums, zoos, historical sites, ecol