4-H clubs across the prairies can apply to receive up to 2500 dollars in funding from Victory Canola and Cargill.

"The program provides an opportunity for 4-H clubs to get together and develop some projects that focus on health and nutrition, education and the environment," explains Rick Wiebe, marketing manager for Victory Canola .

The program is open to 4-H clubs in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and North Dakota.

"What we hope is this program will give youth a chance to be create, to take initiative and to make a positive difference at a local level," says Wiebe.

Teams are asked to submit a video that explains their project and their goals.

According to the program rules, projects must fall into one ore more of the following three categories:

*  Health and Nutrition - projects that:
      a. Address long-term solutions to hunger
      b. Increase access to health education and/or basic health care
      c. Improve youth nutrition and wellness
* Education - projects that:
      a. Improve access to primary and secondary education for underprivileged children in Cargill communities
      b. Increase access to training and schooling to improve skills in science, technology and engineering
      c. Partner with higher education institutions to provide access to the best people and ideas relevant to agriculture, food and risk management
* Environment - projects that:
      a. Protect and improve accessibility to water resources
      b. Provide education on environmental conservation
      c. Promote sustainable agricultural practices

More information is available at VictoryCanola.com/reapingreturns.