Iowa 4-H Foundation Grant Guidelines and Applications
To Attend an Iowa 4-H Center Camp Program
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has approved funds for use by youth who need financial assistance to participate in an Iowa 4-H Center camp program. These funds are intended to provide an opportunity for youth who otherwise would be financially unable to participate in 4-H camp sessions offered by the 4-H Center staff. Submit the youth 4-H Camp application to your county Extension office on or postmarked by March 1. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Instructions/Application
To Participate in an Iowa Event or Activity
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has approved funds for use by youth who need financial assistance to participate in an Iowa event or activity (includes county and regional camps held at the Iowa 4-H Center and State 4-H Youth Conference). These funds are intended to provide an opportunity for youth who otherwise would be financially unable to participate in the 4-H event/activity. Submit the youth application to your county Extension office by April 25. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Instructions/Application
For Group Travel to the Iowa 4-H Center
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has approved funds for use by 4-H groups who need financial assistance to travel to the Iowa 4-H Center. These funds are intended to provide an opportunity for 4-H groups who otherwise would be financially unable to participate in camping experiences or field schools at the 4-H Center because of distance.Submit GROUP applications to your County Extension Office before January 10 or May 1.
Application and Guidelines for Groups.
The objective of these grants is to stimulate local 4-H clubs in Iowa to plan and carry out community improvement activities by providing “seed money” needed to make the projects successful.
Pioneer will provide up to $5,000, with grants amounts ranging from a minimum of $25 to a maximum of $250, to the selected 4-H clubs in Iowa. Awards will be made directly to the clubs through the Iowa 4-H foundation from Pioneer as soon as selections are made. 
Local clubs should fill out the application using the Information & Tips sheets. All application materials should be submitted to the county Extension office by December 5 (or very soon after). A county staff member should review applications as they arrive (with the youth chairperson, if possible), making sure they are complete, the budget is correct, and a support letter from the benefitting entity is included. County Staff will then add comments at the end, sign the application and then forward the completed application to the State 4-H Office. All applications are to be postmarked no later than January 6.