Ida County 4-H Foundation
Grant Application for Ida
County 4-H Clubs
Submit Application 2 months prior to expected start date.
Investing in Ida County Youth One request per application.
Leader ______________________________________________ 4-H Club ___________________
Member Heading Project ___________________________________________________________
Email Address _________________________________ Cell ______________________________
Statement of Need: Clearly describe the project, and expected outcomes.
Goals of the Project: Describe what you plan to do to meet the needs and accomplish your goals.
Include a timetable of the project.
Involvement in Project: What part will 4-Hers play in planning and carrying out the project? What
will individuals, service organizations and agencies do on this project?
Proposed Budget: Give expected income and expenses for this project. Include club or member
costs covered.
Signature of Leader _________________________________________________ Date ________
ISU, Ida County Extension, 209½ Moorehead Avenue, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Phone (712) 364-3003
Fax (712) 364-3529
Ida County 4-H Foundation Grant Process and Guidelines
1. Applicants must be a current Ida County 4-H club or member.
2. No financial aid is provided for programs not part of the 4-H program.
3. Grants will be granted up to $1,000.00.
4. Grant requests may include club or county workshops, speakers for meetings or workshops,
community service projects, or other educational or service related projects.
5. Any permission required for completion of the project must be obtained before submitting
the proposal and included with the grant request. A letter of support from the governing
body of the project location must accompany the proposal.
6. Participants should bear some portion of the activity cost.
7. Portions of a project supported by other funds must be included in the proposal.
8. Contributions to the project other than money must be listed as in-kind contributions.
Include an estimated value of any in-kind donations.
9. Money left at the end of the project must be returned to the Ida County 4-H Foundation.
10. Projects are to be completed in one year.
11. An evaluation at the completion of the project must be submitted to the Ida County 4-H
Foundation. Please include copies of photos, newspaper clippings and other pertinent
information.
12. The Ida County 4-H Foundation has a limited amount of money for grants. These funds
will be allocated among as many different individuals as feasible. Therefore, groups
requesting assistance for a second opportunity will not receive as high a priority as someone
who has not previously received assistance.