Gene Wiles Memorial Award Grant

Gene Wiles Memorial Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland
Last Updated: June 05, 2025

Summary

The Gene Wiles Memorial Award honors the legacy of Gene Wiles by providing annual grants to support young adults (ages 16-21) from Washington County, Maryland, pursuing agricultural projects. This initiative encourages community involvement through affiliations with 4-H, FFA, or the local Agriculture Board. While funding amounts vary, the award emphasizes direct engagement in agricultural endeavors, fostering growth and opportunity for emerging leaders in the field.

Overview

Gene Wiles Memorial Award This award, created in memory of Gene Wiles, will provide an annual grant through a qualifying organization to support a young adult (ages 16-21) from Washington County, Maryland, or the surrounding area, who is pursuing an agricultural endeavor. Funding Award amount may vary.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must live in Washington County, Maryland or the surrounding area and be between the ages of 16 and 21. Applicants should be affiliated with 4-H programs, the FFA, or the Washington County Agriculture Board. Projects must be directly related to agricultural interests.

Ineligibility

This award is not intended to be a scholarship and thus cannot be used for college tuition.