The Virginia 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce its annual mini-grant program to support club and local unit 4-H initiatives. This program is designed to provide resources that can be leveraged locally to create and/or expand the educational opportunities being provided at the local level. Up to 20 program proposals will be funded at a maximum level of $250.
Due Date: APRIL 20, 2001
Funding Categories:
To assist applicants in determining criteria for selection, the Virginia 4-H Foundation has decided to create funding categories for focus annually. This year's program will focus on proposals that demonstrate quality educational strategies that will develop skills and knowledge of 4-H members in one of the following two areas:
- Leadership - programs that enhance the abilities of youth to become leaders.
- Community Service/Service Learning-programs that facilitate youth involvement in enhancing the communities in which they live.
The mini-grant program is open to all 4-H clubs and local Virginia Cooperative Extension units.
Selection Criteria:
- Each proposal will be judged on the quality of the program outlined including how the grant will be leveraged to secure additional funding, the number of youth who will benefit from the program, the objectives of the activity and the impacts that will result.
- Proposals that do not fall within the guidelines will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the 4-H Foundation's Grants and Awards Committee at its April 20th meeting. Awardees will be announced at the Virginia 4-H Foundation's Luncheon during State 4-H Congress, June 21.
Please limit your response to the space provided on the application form. It is not necessary to provide more information that space provided.
Mini-Grant Application (PDf format)
