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4-H Animal Science Enhancement Funds
Application deadlines:
April 1 for summer and fall;
November 1 for winter and spring
Application guidelines
All animal science enthusiasts are encouraged to to apply for up to $450 to fund creative, educational animal agriculture projects. Your idea must be in one of the 4-H Animal Science project areas. Multiple funding sources are encouraged.
Application (39K DOC)
Guidelines (25K DOC)
Sample applications
To assist you with your application, here are some previously awarded grants applications and letters to recipients. Do not copy these ideas, but do use them as models for turning your idea into an awardable application.
East Otter Tail -- Interactive Cattle Display
JacksonCounty -- Kids Day at the Fair - Day Camp
Cottonwood County -- Cloverbud Ag Adventure
Chippewa County — Little Farm Hands
Faribault County — Sheep Fitting DVD
Kanabec County — 4-H Camp with Ag Emphasis
Steele County — It's Game Night
Becker County — 2008 Acres of Adventure with Agriculture
Dakota, Goodhue, Scott & Washington counties — Exploring Careers in Agriculture
| Spring 2013 Grant Awardees | Fall 2012 Grant Awardees |
| Awardee Letter Chosen Projects | Awardee Letter Chosen Projects |
Mail your completed application to:
MLBA Animal Science Enhancement Grants
Attn: Karen Nelson
Minnesota 4-H
475 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Questions? Contact Brad Rugg, ruggx002@umn.edu or Karen Nelson, nelso367@umn.edu, 1-800-444-4238 or 1-612-624-2116.
