Statewide 4-H Learning Experience
Sponsorship Request Form
Deadline: Feb. 10, 2021 (for FY2020-21)
June 1, 2021 (beginning FY2021-22)
BACKGROUND
Each year, Michigan 4-H Youth Development Professionals host a number of statewide and national skill-building workshops and events to teach methods, share new ideas, and offer learning opportunities to 4-H youth and volunteers.
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has historically sponsored statewide workshops and learning experiences, reducing the cost for 4-H youth, volunteers and staff to attend. This discount (previously referred to as subsidy) is provided by the generous gifts from donors, endowment fund earnings and general fund support from the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
CHANGES BEGINNING in 2021
- Sponsorship amounts may be adjusted annually based on need and available funds.
- Event coordinators will need to request funding by filling out the brief online form below by June 1 of the prior year (ex. June 1, 2021 for the 2021-22 fiscal year).
- Funds needs to be requested by June 1, ahead of the 2021-22 fiscal year that begins July 1, so that a budget may be set.
- Knowing what programs are planning for the coming year will allow the Michigan 4-H Foundation to sustain existing and grow new youth and volunteer learning experiences.
This allows Michigan 4-H Foundation:
- Time to adjust the sponsorship amount, if needed, before the program year begins.
- Opportunity to identify a donor for a specific event being planned based on content area.
Note that donor gifts designated for a specific program or event will still be appropriated for the event to honor the donor’s intent.
ELIGIBILITY
- Statewide or national 4-H youth and adult learning experiences, workshops and trainings are eligible to apply for the sponsorship. Statewide indicates registration for the 4-H event is open to participants from any county.
- The 4-H event coordinator must complete the 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship Request Form by June 1 of the prior fiscal year.
- 4-H event coordinators should submit one funding application form for each educational learning experience.
- Programs or events with a designated donor or sponsor are eligible to apply for additional funds.
- Must be a multi-day event or experience.
- Priority will be given to events that:
- Engage diverse audiences.
- Contribute toward one or more of the four priorities in the CYI Strategic Plan:
- DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion)
- External Partnerships
- Program Excellence
- Scholarship Excellence
Please note: if a new 4-H learning opportunity surfaces after the June 1 deadline, please contact the state 4-H leader for discussion. We still wish to inspire new growth and innovation in 4-H opportunities offered to youth and do not want to limit new ideas that may emerge at any time.
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