Grants & Scholarships

The Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Foundation is happy to announce the continuation of the Grant Program. This program is designed to assist 4-H Club members, Leaders & Volunteers attend 4-H County, State, Regional & International 4-H events! Funds awarded are intended to be used to defray the cost of attending a 4-H event, competition or activity. Activities that are considered (but not limited to) are 4-H County, District, State, Regional or National Shows; judging team competitions, camps, training events; 4-H Legislature, 4-H University, SE Dairy Retreat. Other events can be considered with approval by the Foundation Board.

Active Hillsborough County 4-H members, Leaders and Volunteers who are enrolled in the Hillsborough County 4-H program and are in good standing with their Hillsborough County 4-H Club are eligible to apply for a grant. 4-H member applicants should be actively exhibiting or competing in their 4-H project area(s) and should have volunteered in 4-H community service projects during the current 4-H year. Grant Requests Over $500.00 must also submit: 1) Two letters of recommendation (Recommendation letter forms are available on the website) 2) One Essay 500 words or fewer explaining more about the event, why you would like to attend and what you hope to learn by attending.

Applicants must follow all grant program rules and submit their application within the required deadline. Parents can assist with filling out the application. Applications must be signed and can be submitted as a hard copy, scanned and emailed, or through an electronic signature process. Each 4-H member, Leader, Volunteer can apply multiple times but will only receive up to two grants per 4-H year. The Board will make exception due to extenuating circumstances. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For questions about the Grant rules or application contact Sally Manning Horsepny@tampabay.rr.com (813)967-1931 or amber.norris@ufl.edu or 813.744.5519 x 54116

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