Denise E. Frebertshauser Camping & Environmental Science Grant
Funding Amount
$500 - $1,000 per award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Geography
- In Baltimore and Carroll Counties and with the Maryland 4-H Center, with a focus on experient
Other requirements
- Maryland
- 4-H professionals
- UME 4-H volunteers
Overview
Named in honor of: Denise E. Frebertshauser (1959-2014), who was a passionate 4-H Youth Development Educator, Program Specialist, and Youth Development Specialist. She worked in Baltimore and Carroll Counties and with the Maryland 4-H Center, with a focus on experiential education, camp topics, and youth development programming.
Annual grants supporting 4-H camping and environmental science programs in memory of Denise E. Frebertshauser's legacy and passion for youth development through experiential education.
Fund Usage
- Funds must be used within 12 months of receiving the award
Priority Areas
Preference given to 4-H professionals and UME 4-H volunteers submitting requests involving:
- 4-H camp programming including training, scholarships, and professional and staff development
- Supplies, equipment, transportation or other related needs for 4-H residential, day or virtual camp programs
- Environmental and outdoor education
- 4-H program support and development
Eligible Applicants
- 4-H professionals
- UME 4-H volunteers
Reporting Requirements
Final report due within 30 days of project completion. Must include:
- Summary about the project
- Photos with brief descriptions (for publicity)
- Participant quotes
What The Maryland 4-H Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $112K
- Median grant
- $8,283
- Range
- $6,160–$82K
- By dollars: Maryland 79%. Top recipient cities: College Park, MD; Easton, MD.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
University of Maryland · College Park, MD
Progam funds
$82K
Baltimore County EAC
Program funds
$9,597
Carroll County EAC
Program funds
$8,283
Mid-Shore Community Foundation · Easton, MD
Program funds
$6,311
Charles County EAC
Program funds
$6,160
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Environmental education
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