NYS 4-H Foundation Grants

The New York State 4-H Foundation Board of Directors announces the availability of grant funds for the 2009 calendar year. All proposals must address one of the state 4-H program priorities:

• Healthy Lifestyles
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• Youth Community Action

Eligible applicants include county Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations, county-based CCE educators with youth development program responsibilities, and Cornell University department and administration staff with extension responsibilities.

The application deadline is June 15, 2009. The grant funding period is July 1, 2009-through June 30, 2010. All funds must be expended during the grant funding period.

This is the initial year of funding under the Foundation's new fiscal year. In the future, applications will be due November 1 with the grant funding period being the calendar year.

Grant Review Criteria

When reviewing grant proposals, the review committee will consider the following criteria:

• Supports state 4-H program priorities

• Addresses a clearly defined need

• Has potential for broad impact on significant numbers of youth

• Demonstrates innovation

• Includes partnerships or collaborations

• Has potential for replication

• Leverages other funding in addition to the NYS 4-H Foundation

• Is sustainable over time

It is recognized that proposals may not address each criterion, but those that do will have a greater chance of success.

Proposal Application Process

Deadline:  June 15, 2009

2009 Application must be used for proposals to be considered.

All proposals should be submitted electronically to:

lindah@nys4hfoundation.org

A hard copy of the cover page with original signatures should be mailed to:

Linda Henley

NYS 4-H Foundation

220 Herald Place

Syracuse, NY 13202

The mailed cover page must be received by June 22, 2009.

Additional Forms:

• Final Report Guidelines
• Fund Certification Form
• Payment Schedule Form

Please promote your success, 4-H and the NYS 4-H Foundation!

• Grant Publicity Guidelines

Example Funded Proposal.  Below is an example of a well-written proposal recently funded by the NYS 4-H Foundation.

• Chenango Co. 4-H Summer Environmental Education Program

Example Final Report. Writing a final report is a part of the grant requirements.  Below is an example. 

• Ontario Co. Careers in the Equine Industry

New! - Program Funding Request

Have a great idea for a new or existing 4-H youth program or project but you need funding or supplies? Tell us more about your idea!