Club Resources

Club Mini Grants are available for all Louisa County 4-H and Clover Kids clubs thanks to the support from the Louisa County 4-H Foundation. This Club Mini Grant can be applied for anytime. These club mini grants are worth up to $200 each!

The mini grants are to be used for community service projects or educational programs for the club. Examples include planting a pollinator garden, cleaning a county road and having a pizza party afterward, shopping for items for an Angel Tree, going to the Putnam Museum in Davenport, etc. Funds can be used for food only when it is used in conjunction with the community service project or educational program.

The application must be turned in to the Extension Office for the request to be considered. After approved by the 4-H Foundation, money will be deposited directly into the club account.
The Louisa 4-H Foundation will consider multiple applications each year, but it is not guaranteed to receive funds for multiple projects.

After completing the community service project or educational program, a final report and photos must be turned in. This must be completed to be considered for future mini grant funding.

Questions? Want to turn in your application? Contact Ashley at milder@iastate.edu or 319-523-2371.

Mini Grant Application

Mini Grant Report Form

Financial Assistance

The Louisa 4-H Foundation offers financial aid for youth needing assistance to attend 4-H and/or Extension camps, events, and activities. Applications for assistance may be submitted at anytime and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Applicants should return their form to the Louisa County Extension office for submission to the Louisa 4-H Foundation.

The Louisa 4-H Foundation does not guarantee the full requested amount to be granted. Financial assistance is available depending on the need of the youth and the Louisa 4-H Foundation's financial ability.

Louisa 4-H Foundation Financial Aid Request Application

The Iowa 4-H Foundation is committed to ensuring that financial need is not a barrier to participation in the Iowa 4-H Program or Iowa 4-H events. The Iowa 4-H Foundation has a limited amount of funding available for financial assistance. These funds will be distributed among as many different individuals as feasible.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Financial Aid Request

Scholarships

Scholarships will be added as the office becomes aware of them. Scholarships on this page are not all limited to 4-H'ers, though criteria may be needed for individual scholarships. For more information, go to the links provided.

Don't forget to check your school's guidance pages for scholarships offered directly through the school. You can also look at the scholarships listed on the local area schools to see if there are any that are not listed here or through your school to see if you are qualified for more.

If you know of additional scholarships that would apply to students in Louisa County, please forward information to Ashley at milder@iastate.edu.

December Due Dates

Hixson Opportunity Awards - Priority Deadline December 15th

For graduating seniors in high school going to Iowa State University.
Hixson Application

January Due Dates

Iowa State Scholarships (Office of Student Financial Aid, academic colleges and departments, and other campus units)

High school seniors - most Due January 10th
Current undergrad students - most Due March 1st
Iowa State Scholarship Applications

University of Northern Iowa Scholarships - Due January 15th

For graduating high school seniors going to University of Northern Iowa.
University of Northern Iowa Applications

Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship - Due January 31st

For graduating high school senior or current college student pursuing a degree in agriculture. Applicant must be an Iowa Corn Growers Association member or son/daughter of an ICGA member.
Iowa Corn Growers Application

February Due Dates

Garrett's Path Scholarship - Due February 1st

For graduating seniors in high school.
Garrett's Path Application

Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship - Due February 1st

For graduating high school senior or current college student pursuing a degree in agriculture. Applicant must be an Iowa Corn Growers Association member or son/daughter of an ICGA member.
Iowa Corn Growers Application

Louisa County and Iowa Farm Bureau - Due February 3rd

For graduating seniors in high school who are or whose parents are current Farm Bureau members. The county only scholarship is also available to undergraduate college students who are or whose parents are current Farm Bureau members.
Farm Bureau Application

Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship - Due February 17th

For graduating seniors in high school. Applicants must have participated in a leadership role in community service work or volunteer activities. Must be a dependent child of a current customer, or be a current customer.
Alliant Energy Application

March Due Dates

Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships - Due March 1st

For graduating seniors and college undergraduates who are (graduated) 4-H members.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Application

All Iowa Opportunity Awards - Due March 1st

For high school seniors
All Iowa Application

University of Iowa Scholarships for First-Year Resident Students - Due March 1st

For graduating high school seniors going to the University of Iowa.
University of Iowa Applications

Hills Bank & Trust Leadership Grant - Due March 1st

For juniors in high school.
Hills Bank & Trust Application

Eastern Iowa REC Scholarship - Due March 10th

For graduating high school seniors, whose parents or guardians are members of the Cooperative.
Eastern Iowa REC Application

Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award - Due March 15th

For juniors in high school or home schooled program in the spring of 2023, with a high school graduation date of spring, 2024.
Herbert Hoover Application

Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation Scholarships - Due March 15th

For graduating seniors in high school and undergraduate college students.
Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation Application

April Due Dates

Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) - Due April 1st

For graduating seniors in high school and current underclassmen in college.
Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Application

Iowa Pork Producers Association - Due April 1st

For graduating seniors in high school and current underclassmen in college.
Iowa Pork Producers Application

Louisa 4-H Foundation Scholarship - Due April 1st

For graduating high school seniors who are involved in Louisa 4-H.
Louisa 4-H Foundation Application

If you would like assistance in filling out scholarships, please stop in at the office or contact Ashley at (319) 523-2371, email milder@iastate.edu. We are glad to help!

Club Management Resources

Club Financials

*All financial club requirements are subject to change. Any new information on club financial procedures will be sent out to leaders and updated here.*

All Club Deposits

Checks should be made out to "Louisa County Extension"

Club name could be included in the memo

Make deposits at the Louisa County Extension office with a club deposit form filled out entirely

All Club Payments

Must include club meeting minutes with money requests

Minutes must include dollar amount
Minutes must be signed by a club member
Specialty clubs and Clover Kids clubs are exempt from providing minutes

Must fill out cash request in entirety, including signatures, if needing cash in advance (ex. cash boxes) Must fill out voucher request form in entirety, including signatures, if needing to pay bill or reimburse or Extension office ordering Must turn in all receipts for all club purchases

Club Deposit Form

Club Cash Request Form

Club Voucher Request Form

Iowa 4-H Club Financial Guidelines

Appropriate Use of Club Funds Resource

Club Program Plans

4-H Club Program Plan Guidance & Example

4-H Club Program Plan Template

Clover Kids Club Program Plan Guidance & Example

Clover Kids Club Program Plan Template

Running a Club: Activities

4-H Club Meeting Outline

Vibrant Club Activity Resources

Club Officers

Below are some ideas for what each club officer could/should do in their position. Please understand though that these roles can be combined, split, or not even used. Officer positions held should be based on what the club needs.

Leader Resources

Iowa State 4-H Volunteer Resources

Iowa State Risk Management

4-H Name and Emblem Usage Guidelines

Record Keeping

Volunteering with 4-H & Clover Kids

Why Volunteer?

Give back to your community
Provides a sense of accomplishment and self-worth
Supports programming for future generations

Who Can Volunteer?

Everyone is invited to join our team!
Everyone offers a valuable, unique contribution when volunteering

Basic Expectations

Complete and pass a background check
Complete a volunteer code of conduct
Contribute in any way you feel comfortable or physically acceptable
Willingness to provide for the community

For more information on volunteering with 4-H & Clover Kids in general, please visit the State Volunteer Website.

For more information on Louisa County 4-H & Clover Kids volunteering, please call the Extension office at 319-523-2371 or email Ashley at milder@iastate.edu

On This Page

4-H & Clover Kids Email List

Email Archive

Club Mini Grants