4-H County Innovative Mini Grants
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees annually approves the distribution of competitive grant opportunities to encourage development of innovative 4-H program opportunities in local communities. These grants are designed to encourage program planning and participation by 4-H members and volunteers in partnership with county MSU Extension 4 H program staff.
2009-10 County 4-H Innovative Grant Timeline
May 1, 2009: 2008-09 grant reports due to the State 4-H
Office
May 20, 2009: Grants applications available
July 20, 2009: Grant applications due
September 30, 2009: Grant recipients announced
May 31, 2010: 2008-09 grant reports due to the State 4-H Office
for programs conducted Oct. 1 to Apr. 30.
or September 30, 2010: 2008-09 grant reports due to the
State 4-H Office for programs conducted May 1 to Aug. 30.
County Innovative Grant Application Packet & Form NOW AVAILABLE!
County Innovative Grant Report Forms
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Attachment A: County Grant Expense Form (PDF) (MS Word)
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Attachment B: County Grant Final Payment Form (PDF) (MS Word)
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Attachment C: County Grant Final Report Form (PDF) (MS Word)
4-H County Innovative Grants offered for 2009-10:
1. Dow Chemical County 4-H Youth Conservation Council Grants
The purpose of the Dow Chemical County 4-H Youth Conservation Council Grant is to encourage and support development of county-based youth conservation councils. County youth conservation councils consist of a group of teens, ages 13 to 19, who have an interest in learning about local environmental issues and influencing public policy in their county, city or township governments. Currently six (6) grants valued at $1,000 in training, curriculum and financial support are available. Each grantee will receive $750 in cash to develop a county-based 4-H youth conservation council and $250 in required training scholarships and handbook for developing a local council. These grants are funded by the Dow Chemical Company Foundation.
2. 4-H On-Target County Grant
The On-Target County Grant is designed to help county 4-H Shooting Sports programs enhance existing programs, develop a new program or offer a special experience related to 4-H Shooting Sports. Thanks to the generous support of Thomas Cobb, Michigan 4-H Foundation trustee, counties have an opportunity to apply for funds in this area each year. One (1) $500 grant is available.
3. NorthStar Cooperative 4-H Dairy Science Grants
The NorthStar Cooperative 4-H Dairy Science grants offer opportunity for 4-H youth and volunteers working in 4-H Dairy Science to strengthen existing county 4-H dairy science programs or use as seed money to develop new innovations in the way 4-H Dairy Science learning takes place for young people. Thanks to the generous support of the members of NorthStar Cooperative, Inc., county or state 4-H groups have opportunity to apply for funds to advance their learning. Two (2) $500 grants are available.
4. OMEDA Youth Tractor Safety Education Grants
Helping families living and working on farms develop youth tractor safety practices is the purpose of the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association (OMEDA) grants for county MSU Extension educators. 4-H youth staff members are encouraged to partner with their county MSUE agricultural educators and volunteers to offer learning experiences that promote safe tractor operations. These grants are funded by a gift from the Ohio-Michigan Equipment Dealers Association. One (1) $500 grant is available.
Restrictions and Reminders
Civil Rights Compliance Statement for Grant Recipients
The Michigan 4-H Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) corporation, is organized to support Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development programs, and as such, requires that all foundation grantees submit a signed statement of non-discrimination before receiving Michigan 4-H Foundation grant funds and/or using the services and/or collaborating with the foundation to deliver 4-H supported programs.
Grant Acceptance Deadline is December 31
All grants must be accepted and initial grant acceptance paperwork completed and submitted to the state 4-H office no later than December 31. All grants awarded and not accepted by this date will be terminated and re-announced for award in the next Michigan 4-H Foundation County Innovative Grant Cycle.
Grant Report Deadlines
All county innovative grant activity must be completed and expensed by August 30 of the 4-H program year. Grant reports are due to the State 4-H Office May 31 for programs conducted October 1 to April 30. Reports are due September 30 for programs conducted May 1 to August 31.