Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program

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

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

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.