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YES Grant Offers Opportunity for Youth-Led Hometown Projects
If you (and your friends!) have an idea for a community service project you would like to implement in your hometown, you may apply for funding through our new YES Grant (Youth Engaged Service Grant). 4‑H members understand the importance of philanthropy — of giving...
Whitley County Junior Leaders Secure Grant to Help Feed Families
This past spring in 2020 the Whitley County 4‑H Junior Leaders were all sheltering in place due to the worldwide pandemic. As our group continued to meet virtually we began to talk about the struggles everyone was having and how some things had become very difficult...
Farm Credit Mid-America Challenge Results
Your gifts to the Farm Credit Mid-America Challenge made a huge difference! Together, we raised $122,901 for Indiana 4-H Youth. Thanks so much Farm Credit Mid-America for inspiring the next generation of leaders! Farm Credit Mid-America is an...
New Board Members Broaden the Reach of IN 4-H
The Indiana 4-H Foundation has added three new members to our Board of Directors. Roger Sherer of Wells County; Annie Smith of Marion County; and Eric Wolfe of Putnam County will join the other Foundation board members to broaden the impact and reach of Indiana state...
YES Grant Funding is Taking Out the Trash in Clay County
Kylee Bosstick from Clay County set a goal to install new trash cans alongside three other 4-Hers at their local fairgrounds. Her goal was to eliminate litter on the ground, improve the look of the fairgrounds and improve the safety of attendees. All the while, making...
Hoosier Ag Today Interview with Hannah Beck
Scholarship recipient Hannah Beck shares her 4‑H experience in an interview with Hoosier Ag Today. Listen here:
October 2020 Donation Match
UPDATED 11/2/2020: THANK YOU to our incredibly generous donors! With your help, the Indiana 4‑H Foundation collected $15,525 during October -- with the match, we were able to raise a total of $25,525! Through the generosity of a good friend of Indiana 4‑H, donations...
2020 Accomplishment Scholarship Recipients
Presenting our 2020 Indiana 4-H Foundation Accomplishment Scholarship Recipients:
4-H Foundation Receives $15,000 Grant from Duke Energy
Thanks to a $15,000 grant from Duke Energy, Indiana youth will develop their understanding and knowledge of the energy industry. Duke Energy will supply kits and program materials to allow youth the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of electricity, renewable...
Thank You to Our COVID-19 Matching Grant Donors and Honorees
Matching gifts for COVID-19 efforts have been made in the names of these individuals: In Honor of: Patricia Eddleman Cora Flispart Gail Peitzmeier Ray E. Saylor In Memory of: Aimee Bligan Emily Rose Kobryn
2020 Annual Meeting & Donor Appreciation Lunch – CANCELLED
In light of the concerns surrounding COVID-19, we are canceling our annual meeting scheduled for April 9th. We hope to be able to reschedule the event at a later date. Thanks for your continued support, and we send wishes for you to stay safe and healthy.