The recipients of the 2026 Pioneer Seed Grants have been awarded. Designed to stimulate local 4-H clubs in Iowa to plan and carry out community improvement activities, Pioneer provides “seed money” needed to make the projects successful. 4-H Club members are responsible for planning, writing and carrying out the community service project. In addition, in celebration of America250 and the 100th Anniversary of Pioneer, 20 clubs received a $250 grant to plant a tree in their community as a part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture's youth tree planting initiative.
2026 Pioneer Grant Recipients are:
Benton County: Florence Go-Getters
Black Hawk County: The Cedar Falls Hustling Clovers
Boone County: Bluff Creek Wranglers
Boone County: Harrison Happy Hustlers
Franklin County: La Luz Familia
Fremont County: Riverside Rockets
Hardin County: Alden Active Achievers
Jefferson County: Ceniteers
Jones County: Be Original
Mahaska County: Mahaska Masters
Mills County: Country Cousins
Mills County: Silver Creek Go-Getters
Van Buren County: Jolly Trio 4-H Club
Webster County: Gowrie Groundbreakers
America250 IDALS Tree Planting Initiative Recipients:
Cerro Gordo County: Mason City Challengers
Clayton County: Woodcenter Eagles 4-H
Clayton County: Jefferson Go-Hawks 4-H Club
Crawford County: Good Handy Helpers
Crawford County: County Council
Hamilton County: Stratford Spirit 4-H Club
Hancock County County: Elcon Indians
Harrison County: Magnolia Hillbillies
Johnson County: Graham Champions
Johnson County: Sharp Shooters
Mills County: Loyal Lassies/Ingraham Straight Shooters 4-H Club
Palo Alto County: Plants & Things 4-H Club
Pocahontas County: Rolfe Rams 4-H Club
Polk County: Mitchellville Clover Sprouts
Polk County: Freedom Riders
Polk County: Beaver Hustlers
Poweshiek County: Madison Moovers
Poweshiek County: Poweshiek County Junior Master Gardeners
Poweshiek County: 4-H County Council
Sioux County: Western Go Getters
Wapello County: Pleasant U & I Sodbusters
Webster County: Douglas Dreamers 4-H Club
"We're grateful to Corteva and Pioneer for investing in 4-H'ers passion for community service," said Emily Saveraid, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. "These 4-H clubs are identifying needs in their communities and taking steps to make a difference. We're proud to be able to support their efforts."
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For More Information:
Emily Saveraid, Executive Director
esaver@iastate.edu
515-294-1537
