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Iowa 4-H Financial Assistance

IOWA 4-H FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Iowa 4-H Financial Assistance

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Eligibility:

  • Any youth who can participate in Iowa State University Extension or 4-H Youth Development programs

  • Applies to youth registered as individual members or club members of 4-H

  • Extension employees, volunteer leaders, teachers, or parents can submit applications on behalf of youth
  • Purpose: Provides financial assistance to cover 4-H program membership fees

    Key Guidelines:

  • Ideally, participants should pay a portion of their membership fee

  • Priority may be given to first and second year 4-H members

  • Limited funds are distributed to serve the greatest number of individuals possible

  • A brief statement of financial need from an Extension worker, 4-H leader, or parents is required as part of the application

  • Applications can be submitted at any time, though funds are limited (Foundation operates on annual budget beginning July 1)

  • Notification typically sent via email within two weeks of submission

  • Assistance checks sent to county Extension offices
  • Contact Information:

  • Iowa 4-H Foundation

  • Extension 4-H Youth Building

  • 1259 Stange Road, Ames, IA 50011-1002

  • Phone: 515-294-1537

  • Email: iowa4h@iastate.edu
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit online application (preferred) or paper application
    2. Required Materials:
    - One application per family or group with one or more applicants
    - Brief statement of need explaining:
    - Family's financial situation
    - Other pertinent information
    - Statement must be provided by Extension employee, 4-H leader, or parent
    3. Submission:
    - Submit to county Extension office or program specialist
    - Applications accepted on rolling basis throughout the year
    4. Decision Timeline:
    - Notification typically sent via email within two weeks
    - Assistance checks mailed to county offices

    Note: Without the required statement of financial need, funding will not be provided.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programseducationhardship

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