How much funding does Accessibility Fund provide?

Accessibility Fund provides Up to amount available from $40,000 fund in funding.

When is the deadline for Accessibility Fund?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Accessibility Fund runs on a monthly cycle.

Funding Amount

Up to amount available from $40,000 fund

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

From the program guidelines: “Review Process - Applications reviewed monthly by committee”

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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

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:

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]

Complete the Application - Available online at the Kansas 4-H Foundation website
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
Nominate Others - If you know someone who could benefit, email their name, email address, and phone number to [email protected]
Submit - Follow instructions on the application portal
Review Process - Applications reviewed monthly by committee
Confidentiality - All applications are kept confidential

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