{"id":18741,"date":"2024-10-01T16:28:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=18741"},"modified":"2024-10-08T10:35:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:35:05","slug":"4-h-leaders-council-youth-additional-funds-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/4-h\/grants-scholarships\/4-h-leaders-council-youth-additional-funds-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Leaders Council Youth Additional Funds Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pierce County 4-H Youth Additional Funds Grants are offered by the WSU Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council (hereafter Council) to cover expenses over and above the Council Opportunity Grant for 4-H youth to participate in 4-H National experiences, educational opportunities, and events. <\/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.    4-H 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

Only 1 Additional Funds Grant will be awarded to each 4-H member per year. The 4-H year is from October 1 to September 30. Youth are expected to also request funds from other organizations or fund raising opportunities. Recipients of a Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council Youth Opportunity Additional Funds Grant must be prepared to share their experiences with the Council upon returning. Contact the Council President to arrange a time. 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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  • Amounts must<\/strong> align with those on the submitted Youth Opportunity Grant.<\/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
    • If this is not the first grant being applied for, what community service, leadership or help has been rendered since receiving the last grant?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Availability of grant funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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