The Rhode Island 4-H Clubs Foundation has received a $2,000 legislative grant to continue a number of programs.

Rep. Michael Rice (D-Dist. 35) of South Kingstown presented the check recently to David Burnham, foundation president. Present at the ceremony also was Richard C. Rhodes III, associate dean of the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences where the 4-H program is based.

Heidi Wright, co-executive director of the foundation along with Frederica McLaughlin said half of the grant will be used to support the public presentation programs in which youngsters compete with verbal presentations. The program is designed to give youngsters leadership training.

Another $500 will be used for publications and another $500 will be earmarked for club grants for supplies, field trips and other uses.

Rep. Michael Rice (center) (D-Dist. 35) of South Kingstown presents David Burnham, president of the RI 4-H Clubs Foundation, with a $2,000 legislative grant check to support 4-H programs. At left is Richard C. Rhodes III, associate dean of the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences where the 4-H program is based.