Increased Funding and Extension for Junior Duck Stamp Conservation Program.
This bill reauthorizes and significantly increases the federal funding for the Junior Duck Stamp Program until 2030, which promotes wildlife conservation education among youth through art competitions. The changes allocate more money for student scholarships, prizes for participants and teachers, and educational supplies for participating schools. Annual funding authorization increases from $350,000 to $550,000.
Key points
The Junior Duck Stamp educational program, which links art and conservation, is extended through the fiscal year 2030.
Annual authorized funding for the program increases from $350,000 to $550,000, providing larger scholarships and awards for competition winners.
The use of proceeds from stamp sales is clarified and expanded to cover travel expenses for award ceremonies and the purchase of educational materials for schools.
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