{"id":18711,"date":"2024-09-30T14:06:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T21:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=18711"},"modified":"2024-10-08T10:27:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:27:42","slug":"4-h-leaders-council-opportunity-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/grants-scholarships\/4-h-leaders-council-opportunity-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Leaders Council Youth Opportunity Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pierce County 4-H Youth Opportunity Grants are offered by the WSU Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council (hereafter Council) to encourage our 4-H youth to participate in 4-H experiences, educational opportunities, and national events. (If you are requesting more than $300.00, also complete the Additional Funds Grant Application.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The youth must be currently enrolled and participating as a Pierce County 4-H member. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a04-H club membership is available to all youths (7-19 years of age) without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported to your local Extension Office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Total grants received by any one 4-H member may not exceed $300 in any given 4-H year. An Additional Funds Grant is also available for national events over $300.  The 4-H year is from October 1 to September 30.  Recipients of a Council Youth Opportunity Grant should be prepared to share their experiences with others. Here is a list of ways to give back<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4-H Member must be in good standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Online applications must be complete and submitted prior to the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Grant Applications must be received before the Council meeting prior to the event.  The Council meets on the 3rd<\/sup> Thursday of each month. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Grants will be awarded based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The reasons given for wanting to attend the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The explanation of how you plan to better serve 4-H and the community after attending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Availability of grant funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If this is not the first grant being applied for, what community service, leadership or help has been rendered since receiving the last grant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      All applications will be reviewed by the Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council for approval based on funds available.  For on-line registration and qualified expenses, receipts will be required, and reimbursement will be made after the event.<\/p>\n\n\n