STEM Enrichment Funds
By expanding access to high-quality STEM programs in our communities, Indiana 4-H empowers young people to be more prepared for academic and professional pursuits in STEM fields and better equipped to thrive as leaders and innovators. In 2025, all 4-H educators across the state had the opportunity to apply for STEM program enrichment funds. The following were awarded:
Sullivan County
Educator: Bailey Draper
Sullivan County 4-H hosted a design lab and completed a drone project with the $1,500 in STEM Program Enrichment Funds they received. >> Read about their experience on our blog.
“Our goal is to continue expanding the program by offering additional workshops and practice opportunities throughout the year, growing participation, and preparing a team of youth to compete in future regional and state 4-H Drone Contests.” – Bailey Draper
Hendricks County
Educator: Ashley Alexander
Hendricks County 4-H received $2,500 to purchase new laptops as well as supplies to build new robots that will support their robotics curriculum. >> See more photos on the Hendricks County 4-H Facebook page.
“This funding helped our robotics program secure up to date technology for the workshops that are put on year round. The culmination of this event was a ‘parking challenge’ with a game board at the Hendricks County Fair.” – Ashley Alexander
All STEM Program Enrichment Funds Awarded in 2025:
Noble County
Educator: Matt Dice
Funding Received: $6,000
Indiana 4-H Robotics
White County
Educator: Molly Childers
Funding Received: $3,081.68
Indiana 4-H Robotics
Harrison County
Educator: Anna Denny
Funding Received: $4,199 and $3,569
Drones and Indiana 4-H Robotics
Sullivan County
Educator: Bailey Draper
Funding Received: $1,000 and $500
Drones and General STEM Funds
Clark & Floyd Counties
Educator: Katie Whiteford
Funding Received: $4,000
General STEM Funds
Elkhart County
Educator: Corey Sharp
Funding Received: $1,000
General STEM Funds
Floyd County
Educator: Sam McCullum
Funding Received: $1,000
Drones
Ripley County
Educator: David Osborne
Funding Received: $1,000
Drones
Kosciusko County
Educator: Amy Rumschlag
Funding Received: $1,800
Indiana 4-H Robotics
Marion County
Educator: Sara Haag
Funding Received: $2,500
General STEM Funds
Lake County
Educator: Julie Jones
Funding Received: $1,000 and $600
Drones and General STEM Funds
Bartholomew County
Educator: Elisabeth Eaton
Funding Received: $1,000
Drones
Hendricks County
Educator: Ashley Alexander
Funding Received: $2,500
Indiana 4-H Robotics
Orange County
Educator: Julie Carrell
Funding Received: $1,300
General STEM Funds
Whitley County
Educator: Todd Geiger
Funding Received: $40,000
General STEM Funds
Purdue CES
Elizabeth Boyd
Funding Received: $2,000
General STEM Funds
Multiple Counties
Jennifer Abrell
Funding Received: $2,625
General STEM Funds
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