The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides funds for many of the opportunities – the events, programs and activities – that allow young people to experience the benefits of 4-H. These opportunities help young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors.
The 4-H Foundation also provides funds for the financial help that 4-H’ers need in order to participate in many of these opportunities. These funds range from partial funding to attend a 4-H camp or a full-tuition college scholarship. Here are the funding opportunities available to Iowa’s 4-H youth and clubs.
Iowa 4-H Program Enrollment Fee
The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides funds for youth who need financial assistance to pay the member fee for club and individual participation in the Iowa 4-H Youth program. These funds are intended to provide an opportunity for youth who otherwise would be financially unable to register as club or individual members in 4-H.
Iowa 4-H Event or Activity
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has approved funds for use by youth who need financial assistance to participate in an Iowa 4-H event or activity This includes county and regional camps and State 4-H Youth Conference. It does not include Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) or other out-of-state trips. These funds are intended to provide an opportunity for youth who otherwise would be financially unable to participate in the 4-H event/activity.
Scholarships
Are you an Iowa 4-H'er planning to attend college? Consider applying for an Iowa 4-H Scholarship, funded by donors through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
Designed to encourage Iowa 4-H members to continue their education beyond high school, our scholarship program offers more than 90 scholarships totaling over $100,000 in financial aid for Iowa youth. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $10,000. There are even scholarships for current college students and students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Learn more about scholarships available through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
Scholarships for International Travel
Are you a 4-H'er or 4-H alum interested in traveling internationally through an International Program like States' Exchange or IFYE? You can apply for support here.
Pioneer Seed Grants
Pioneer Seed Grants are a great way to help youth experience 4-H in their local communities, providing “seed money” to help Iowa 4-H’ers make their communities better places to live and work. The number of grant opportunities varies each year.
Learn more about grants available through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
Clover Kids K-3 Community Service Mini-Grants
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is offering community service mini-grants to Clover Kids Clubs. Interested clubs will receive $100 and can select one of four community service topics. Funding will be offered to the first 15 applications received. More information here.
Relief Funds
Funds are available to provide financial support for 4-H’ers & families in times of need following job loss, natural disaster or other circumstances. These funds should be used to help 4-H’ers complete 4-H projects or exhibits. Maximum request is $100 per individual or $300 per family. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis as funds remain available. You can apply for support here.
