In The News: 4-H Community Improvement & 4-H Community Health Grants

Upcoming Opportunities

Opportunity:

4-H Community Improvement Program
4-H Community Health Improvement Program

Date(s):

Deadline: January 4, 2008

Details:

Illinois 4-H Foundation offers 4-H clubs small grants for community project expenses. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., provides funds in support of 4-H Community Improvement projects. COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services supports the 4-H Community Health Improvement projects.

Grants will be funded in the amount of $50-250 per club for 4-H Community Improvement projects. While individual clubs may apply and be considered in both categories, they can only be awarded funds in one of the two granting categories.

Applications are available from your Extension office or at the websites listed below. All proposals are due to the State 4-H Office by January 4, 2008.

4-H Community Improvement Program Application (MS Word)
4-H Community Health Improvement Program Application (MS Word)

Grant Schedule:

January 4, 2008 Application Deadline

February 2008 Grant Proposal Review/Awards made.

Spring 2008 Award checks mailed.

Target Audience:

ALL Illinois 4-H Community Clubs

Other grant
opportunities:

For additional grant opportunities available for 4-H clubs, contact the National 4-H Council web site: www.fourhcouncil.edu/, then click on programs and then grants.