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Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program

Q: How much funding does Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program provide?

Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program provides Varies (approximately $1,400 average per grant based on $30,000 distributed to 17 organizations) in funding.

MASSACHUSETTS 4-H FOUNDATION INC

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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.

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

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Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program

Overview

Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Evaluation Process

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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