Funding Amount

Varies (approximately $1,400 average per grant based on $30,000 distributed to 17 organizations)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program

Overview: A competitive grant program launched to support 4-H organizations, clubs, advisories, and fairs throughout Massachusetts with funding for operational needs, programs, and activities.

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts (statewide)

Eligible Applicants:

  • 4-H clubs

  • County 4-H advisory councils

  • 4-H fairs

  • Regional horse programs and specialty councils

  • 4-H robotics teams and other project groups
  • Funding Uses (Examples from 2024 Pilot):

  • Robot parts for robotics teams

  • Scholarships for high school senior 4-H members

  • Electronic timers and timing equipment

  • Workshop experts, ribbons, and food

  • Supplies for showing animals

  • Premiums, trophies, and ribbons for fairs

  • Judging costs for county fairs
  • Selection Committee:

  • Three Foundation trustees

  • One corporator

  • Grant consultant

  • Foundation staff member
  • Status: Pilot phase completed in June 2024. Foundation gave away nearly $30,000 to 17 organizations out of 21 applicants.

    Organizations Funded (2024 Pilot):

  • 4-H ALARM Robotics

  • 4-H Regal Riders

  • A Round of A Paws 4-H Dog Club

  • Belchertown 4-H Advisory Council

  • East Middleboro 4-H Advisory Council

  • Franklin County 4-H Advisory Council

  • Hampden County Horse Council

  • Hampshire County 4-H Fair

  • Hawlemont 4-H Goat Club

  • Hilltown Misfits 4-H Club

  • Marshfield Fair Poultry Barn

  • Martha's Vineyard 4-H

  • Massachusetts 4-H Beef Advisory Board

  • Reptiles, Amphibians, and Friends

  • Steerage Rock Riders & Barks A Lot 4-H Club

  • Worcester County 4-H Fair

  • Western Massachusetts Regional Horse Program
  • Contact Information:

  • Massachusetts 4-H Foundation

  • 1661 Worcester Road, Suite 201

  • Framingham, MA 01701

  • Phone: 508-881-1244

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: mass4hfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Requirements

    Based on 2024 pilot information, applicants must submit:

    1. Grant application form (completion required)
    2. Budget document (detailed budget submission)
    3. UMass 4-H financial form (official financial documentation from UMass Extension)

    Evaluation Process

    • Applications reviewed by grant committee
    • Committee consists of Foundation trustees, corporators, grant consultant, and staff
    • Decisions based on organizational needs and alignment with 4-H mission

    Note: Specific deadline dates and detailed application instructions are not available in the provided content. Contact the Foundation directly for current application procedures and submission deadlines.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsrobotics

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