Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-leadership

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