How much funding does Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund provide?

Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund provides Varies (covers conference registration fees, travel, lodging, and food) in funding.

When is the deadline for Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund?

Eligible applicants: Priority consideration for Worcester County youth.

How often is Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund offered?

Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund runs on an annual cycle.

Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund

Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

Varies (covers conference registration fees, travel, lodging, and food)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Priority consideration for Worcester County youth

Other requirements

4-H youth members interested in attending national and state 4-H conferences
Special focus on youth who may need financial assistance

Overview

An endowment fund established to support youth attending national and state 4-H conferences. The fund covers all conference-related costs including registration, travel, lodging, and meals.

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts, with priority given to Worcester County youth (though not exclusively limited to this region)

Eligible Applicants:

4-H youth members interested in attending national and state 4-H conferences
Priority consideration for Worcester County youth
Special focus on youth who may need financial assistance

Purpose:

Enable youth to attend national and state 4-H conferences
Develop leadership skills and confidence in young people
Build public speaking abilities
Provide relationship-building and communication skill development opportunities

Coverage:

Conference registration fees
Travel expenses
Lodging costs
Food and meals

Benefits of Fund Programs:

Leadership development
Confidence building
Public speaking skills
Relationship building
Communication skill development
Life skills training
Networking with 4-H youth nationwide

Fund Origin: Established fall 2024 by Cindy Trahan-Liptak and Robert Liptak in honor of their daughters' positive 4-H experiences. The fund benefits from matching grants secured by Robert Liptak (Raytheon Company) for both 2024 and 2025.

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 Process

Specific application procedures for the Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund are not detailed in the provided content. Interested youth should contact the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation or local UMass Extension 4-H office for:

Application forms and procedures
Eligibility requirements
Submission deadlines
Conference opportunities and dates
Financial assistance application process

Contact: [email protected] or 508-881-1244

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Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

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Total given: $200K
Median grant: $100K
Range: $30K–$170K

By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Amherst, MA.

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