University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
4-H Youth Development Program
4-H Youth Development Program

Funding Opportunities for 4-H Groups, Members, and Volunteers

The State 4-H Office offers funding for 4-H group projects, financial aid to 4-H members, and awards for members, volunteers, and groups, on an annual basis.

We wish to thank all of the individuals, companies and foundations that made gifts to the CA 4-H Foundation to make these funding opportunities possible.

For 4-H Clubs and Groups

Service-Learning RFP (Due September 15 of each year) sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation
California 4-H Clubs, Units, and Groups may apply for funding to conduct a service-learning project that addresses significant environmental, economic and/or social issues affecting California’s youth, families, and communities.  Financial support up to $5,000 may be requested.

Dean Memorial 4-H Legacy Fund (Due September 15 each year) sponsored by Bob and Pat Dean
Funding is available for California 4-H members or volunteers for 4-H club activities.   Funding is for activities that enable youth to develop citizenship, leadership and life skills; support the development of new and innovative 4-H projects; expand the reach of 4-H; and provide continuing benefit to 4-H.  Financial support up to $2,500 may be requested.

For 4-H Members

Scholarships and Financial Aid for California and Washington Focus
Financial assistance is offered to youth delegates to both Washington and California Focus.  Aid is based on family size, income, extenuating circumstances, and those demonstrating an active intent to use skills learned at the conference through a plan of action in their communities.

Scholarships for Higher Education (Due April 30 each year)
Statewide scholarships are designed for graduating high school and collegiate-age 4-H members to help fund educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, and other educational expenses.  Scholarships are available in categories, ranging from 4-H leadership to agricultural goals.

Financial Aid for the 4-H State Leadership Conference (Due May each year)
Financial assistance is offered to youth delegates to each year’s 4-H State Leadership Conference.  Financial aid is based on family size, income, extenuating circumstances, transportation costs, and those demonstrating an active intent to use skills learned at the conference in their communities.

For 4-H Members, Volunteers, and Groups

4-H Golden Clover Awards (Due May 31 each year)
The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievement of 4-H Members, Volunteers, and Groups within the 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H members, volunteers, and groups may be nominated or self-nominated in any applicable category.  Categories recognize 4-H work in multiple areas including innovative ideas, outreach, fundraising, leadership, and lifetime service.