 Oregon 4-H Foundation Grant Program The Oregon 4-H Foundation accepts proposals and contributions for
three types of grants. Grants can be made to 4-H clubs, counties and 4-H state faculty and
staff. Grants are used to encourage members, leaders and faculty to
try new and innovative projects to serve youth. Grants up to $2,000
are awarded, funds for these grants are provided through
endowment earnings and unrestricted gifts. Examples of Innovative Grants awarded include: 4-H Kids’ Café. A project for teaching youth proper nutrition and to
provide opportunities for them to be involved in developing and being
a part of a video production. 4-H Latino Camp. 69 middle school youth attended the camp, hosted
by Marion County. Workshops included technology, natural resources,
nutrition and health, arts, and sports activities including soccer. High
school students served as counselors, providing 13 Latino youth a
leadership opportunity. - 4-H Regional Leadership Grants
Grants are made to support regional 4-H leadership retreats for
intermediate and older 4-H members. Funding is provided through
gifts from Gene and Gena Fisher, and unrestricted funds. Examples of 4-H Regional Leadership Grants include: The Eastern Oregon 4-H Leadership Retreat involve youth from 7
counties. The retreat is planned, organized, and workshops are
taught by older 4-H members. High Desert Leadership Retreat. The retreat is open to young people
from Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties, grades
7-12. It is designed to develop leadership skills and to promote
community service. - 4-H Community Pride Grants
Grants are made to 4-H clubs or county 4-H programs to improve and
beautify communities in Oregon. Funding is provided by a gift from
ChevronTexaco. Examples of 4-H Community Pride Grants include: Curry County elementary school students were awarded a proposal
to beautify their school including doing a wreath topiary.
Grant proposals need approval by a 4-H county or state faculty
member. Deadline for proposals at the Oregon 4-H Foundation office
are January 1, April 15, and August 15, and will be reviewed,
funding decisions made, and payments authorized by the 4-H
Foundation Board of Trustees at their February, May and September
meetings. All grants are awarded for a one-year period. The 4-H Foundation
requires a final report on all grants. Application form for the above grants is available here. For more
information on grants, contact your county 4-H agent or faculty
member. - Jackson 4-H Camp Scholarship Grants
Grants are made to support the cost of additional young people
participating in 4-H resident campping programs offered at the
Oregon 4-H Center. Camps eligible to receive funds must be at
least three days and two nights in duration and must be
conducted by faculty or staff of the Oregon 4-H Youth Development
Programs. Applications must be completed and returned to the Oregon 4-H
Foundation by January 1st for the following camping season.
Applications are available here.   | | | | |
