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- - - Michelle Neff, of Harrison, was appointed to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its annual membership meeting on Oct. 3, 2025.
  - - Michelle Neff, of Harrison, was appointed to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its annual membership meeting on Oct. 3, 2025.
Giving To 4-H
- - - The Rorabaugh Family 4-H Endowment, established at the Michigan 4-H Foundation by Thomas Rorabaugh and Joyce Hartom, will provide perpetual annual support for three county 4-H programs.
  - - The Rorabaugh Family 4-H Endowment, established at the Michigan 4-H Foundation by Thomas Rorabaugh and Joyce Hartom, will provide perpetual annual support for three county 4-H programs.
Partners
- - - Corporate Partners
    - County 4-H Programs
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  - - The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Michigan Pork Producers Association 4-H Endowment, established through a five-year pledge from the Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA).
  - - The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Michigan Pork Producers Association 4-H Endowment, established through a five-year pledge from the Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA).
4-H In Your Community
- - - Michigan 4-H has relaunched its 4-H Tech Changemakers Program to help rural communities overcome the digital divide through youth leadership and technology education in Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties.
  - - Michigan 4-H has relaunched its 4-H Tech Changemakers Program to help rural communities overcome the digital divide through youth leadership and technology education in Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties.
News & Events
- - - For the 2025-26 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four categories totaling $9,891.
  - - For the 2025-26 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four categories totaling $9,891.
Grants/Scholarships
- - - The Michigan 4-H Foundation has awarded nearly $130,000 in sponsorships to reduce the cost for youth and volunteers to attend Michigan 4-H programs and events during the 2025-26 program year.
  - - The Michigan 4-H Foundation has awarded nearly $130,000 in sponsorships to reduce the cost for youth and volunteers to attend Michigan 4-H programs and events during the 2025-26 program year.
- - - 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorships
Legacy Awards
- - - Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Keri Bancroft of Grand Traverse County and Lynn Olthof of Ottawa County.
  - - Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Keri Bancroft of Grand Traverse County and Lynn Olthof of Ottawa County.
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4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship Request Form

4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship requests are accepted from April 1– June 1 each year.

Application Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025
Funds to be spent: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Learn more about details and eligibility to request statewide 4-H learning experience sponsorship funding.

4-H Leadership Experience Sponsorship Request

4-H event coordinators use this form to request sponsorship funds

4-H Event Coordinator Name*
List the primary 4-H event coordinator (person completing this form).
First Last
Email*
CYI Work Team
Select the CYI Work Team primarily responsible for this event/program.
Name of 4-H event*
Is this a new 4-H event/program?
- Yes
- No
- This program/event is replacing a previous event.
Previous name of 4-H event
If this event/program had a different name or has evolved into a new program, please list the name of the event/program that this will replace.
Date 4-H event begins*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date 4-H event ends*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Location of event*
- Virtual
- MSU Campus
- Kellogg Biological Station
- Hybrid (virtual and face-to-face)
- Other
Please specify other or hybrid location:
Was this event historically hosted at Kettunen Center?
4-H workshops and learning experiences at Kettunen Center traditionally received sponsorship funds. The 4-H Foundation wants to ensure these programs continue to receive funding regardless of the location of where they are held moving forward. The 4-H Foundation also wants to ensure that new and innovative 4-H program ideas are explored and receive funding to meet the needs of youth and volunteers.
- Yes
- No
Anticipated number of participants*
Anticipated number of resource persons*
Indicate which CYI strategic priorities this event contributes to:*
- DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion)
- External Partnerships
- Program Excellence
- Scholarship Excellence
Describe the educational learning experience that you are requesting funds for.*
What are the outcomes of this experience?*
Describe your budget and other sources of funding for this learning experience. Include why additional funding is needed.*
Total budget/cost for event:*
Per person cost for event:*
Total budget / total number of participants
Total per person sponsorship amount requested:*
Total sponsorship amount requested:*
Per person amount requested X total number of participants
Detailed Budget
Please upload a spreadsheet containing an itemized budget for this event/program.
Max. file size: 32 MB.
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Brooklyn Hetrick, Oakland County

4-H has been an incredibly transformative experience for me. It has opened up a whole new world of opportunities, allowed me to form lasting relationships, and given me the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

— Brooklyn Hetrick, Oakland County

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