Funding Amount

Up to amount available from $40,000 fund

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Accessibility Fund

Purpose: Provide financial support to meet the needs of Kansas youth and enhance accessibility to 4-H experiences for current and new members.

Geographic Scope: Kansas (all 105 counties)

Eligibility:

  • Both current and future 4-H members are eligible to apply

  • Applications can be completed by the youth directly or on behalf of the youth with assistance from an adult

  • Youth can be nominated by others
  • Focus Areas:
    Support for financial, physical, social and emotional accommodations needed, including:

  • Financial assistance to cover 4-H enrollment fees

  • Physical accessibility improvements (e.g., trail paving at Rock Springs Ranch)

  • Online access to educational programs
  • Application Process:

  • Applications are confidential

  • Reviewed monthly by a committee made up of Kansas 4-H youth, Kansas 4-H youth development staff, and Kansas 4-H Foundation staff and Board of Trustee members

  • Committee may collaborate with local K-State Research and Extension staff

  • Awards given as funds are available
  • Available Funds: Currently $40,000 available (with matching funds from Daryl and Joyce Buchholz)

    Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 785-775-0123

  • Address: Kansas 4-H Foundation, 1680 Charles Place, Suite 100, Manhattan, KS 66502
  • Nomination Process:

  • To nominate someone, email their name, email address, and phone number to [email protected]
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Complete the Application - Available online at the Kansas 4-H Foundation website
    2. Self-Apply or Request Nomination - Application can be completed by:
    - The youth directly, or
    - An adult on behalf of the youth with the youth's participation
    3. Nominate Others - If you know someone who could benefit, email their name, email address, and phone number to [email protected]
    4. Submit - Follow instructions on the application portal
    5. Review Process - Applications reviewed monthly by committee
    6. Confidentiality - All applications are kept confidential

    For Questions:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 785-775-0123
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsdisablededucation

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