From Vantage, Fall 2015

The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees annually approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H program opportunities in local communities. For the 2015-16 program year, 4-H mini-grants were awarded in four grant categories.

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund endowment, encourage creativity and support the implementation of great ideas that promote positive youth development in communities. Ionia County’s 4-H Shamrocks Art Attack received a $1,000 grant to work with students in an after-school art club that will allow students to learn about various artists and styles of art. They will then be able to create their own art using what they have learned. The Kent County 4-H Garden Tool Kits also received a grant to create educational garden tool kits to be utilized both in and out of the classroom – a project built in response to a growing interest in urban gardens.

The 4-H Education Garden Grant is made possible by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education. The Inkster Public Library Community and Beautification Project received the $1,000 grant to help expand the current 4-H community garden project at the Inkster Public Library, which allows participants to engage in hands-on gardening, community service and healthy living programming.

Two On-Target County Grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to help enhance county 4-H shooting sports programs. The Mason County Archery the Mongolian Way project aspires to increase the number of youth who participate in archery and outdoor activities by first increasing their knowledge of and care for human-environmental interaction. The Muskegon County Denim-n-dust Archery Club also received a grant to teach youth safety first and proper use of equipment in hopes that 4-H archery will encourage youth and families to spend time in the outdoors.

The 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Practicum in Kent and Ingham counties received $500 grants from the NorthStar Cooperative 4-H Dairy Science Grant to educate parents and leaders through an intensive daylong dairy cattle judging workshop, where they will learn, develop and practice evaluation skills and oral reasons. Also receiving the grant is Thumb Dairy Odyssey, which will fund a monthly series of interactive dairy science learning experiences in Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola counties.

Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H opportunities in local communities. For the 2016-17 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four
grant categories.

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants
Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund endowment, encourage creativity and  support the implementation of great ideas that promote positive youth development in communities.

• Allegan County’s Shooting Sports Program received a $1,000 grant to upgrade its shooting equipment to open the opportunity for youth to participate in competitive shooting while emphasizing safety, rules and sportsmanship.
• The Macomb County 4-H Peer Mentoring Program also received a $1,000 grant to provide supplies for its mentorship program, which matches successful high school seniors with freshmen who are having a tough time adjusting to high school. Mentors promote life skills such as leadership, career exploration, communication and financial literacy.

4-H Educational Garden Grants
Two 4-H Educational Garden Grants were funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.

• Iron County’s 4-H Green Thumb Community Garden Project received a $1,000 grant to expand the community garden. The garden provides a space for 4-H, schools and a local community center to teach hands-on gardening, plant science and nutrition education to local youth.
• Wayne County’s Ecorse Grandport Academy 4-H Garden Project also received a garden grant to expand the current 4-H garden at Grandport Academy. Youth will become certified junior master gardeners and engage in hands-on gardening, nutrition and physical fitness.

4-H On-Target Grants
Two On-Target grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to help enhance county 4-H shooting sports programs.

• Gratiot County’s Non-Typical Shooters 4-H Club was granted one of the $500 grants to install target cameras and screens to enable audience members to see the results of shooters’ shots. Allowing the audience to see the results before the shooter retrieves his or her arrows creates more excitement in the sport and allows potential shooters to see shots that end up on target.
• Kalamazoo County was also awarded a grant that will help fund the start-up of a new club, including the purchase of archery equipment. The Aim to Achieve 4-H Club allows youth interested in shooting sports to join an archery-specific club and start practicing.

Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant
The Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant is funded by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance local 4-H club work in plant science and horticulture activities.

• Monroe County’s Rockin’ Ranchers 4-H Club received a $350 grant for their Monarch Butterfly Migration and Breeding Garden Project. The educational garden will be built at a public library and will serve as a sanctuary for monarch butterflies and also help educate the public on butterflies, local ecology and 4-H.

Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H opportunities in local communities. For the 2017-18 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four grant categories.

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants
Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund endowment, encourage creativity and support the implementation of great ideas that promote positive youth development in communities.

• The 4-H After-School Robotics Club in Iosco County received a $1,000 grant to use VEX Robotics as a tool for Hale Area Middle School students to help them develop life skills, reduce risk factors and build assets. The program will foster innovation, teamwork and responsibility as youth work together to solve problems and collaborate on the creation of their robots.
• The Kalkaska County 4-H Dream Team also received a $1,000 grant to support the creation of a Dream Team baseball team and summer day camp in 2018. The team and camp will allow for special needs youth to be paired with peers in middle and high school to create an active learning environment in which all youth can grow together.

4-H Educational Garden Grants
Two 4-H Educational Garden Grants were funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.

• Shiawassee County’s Pleasant Valley Community Garden project received a $1,000 grant to build a garden in a local, economically depressed trailer park that will benefit many families and senior citizens. The youth involved will learn how to grow, harvest, prepare and eat their own food while working together and building confidence throughout the project.
• Iosco County’s 4-H Community Garden project also received a garden grant to provide youth an opportunity to prepare a garden, plant seeds and harvest the crop to support the AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Youth and Family Services Department. The youth participants will also learn responsibility, food and nutrition, and physical activity.

Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant
The Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant is funded by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance local 4-H club work in plant science and horticulture activities.

• Oakland County’s Alcott Spring Time project received a $350 grant to plant and grow a large quantity of daffodils and tulips in the Alcott Elementary’s barren garden areas and courtyards. The 4-H Tech Wizards Program at the school will be able to develop relationships with their mentors and garner a better understanding of service to their community.

4-H On-Target Grants
Two On-Target county grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to help enhance county 4-H shooting sports programs.

• Archery Grows Here in Houghton/Keweenaw counties was granted one of the $500 grants to support the Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club which currently serves over 100 youth in the area. With the large amount of involved youth, the grant will expand and further develop the club providing new space and equipment for club activities that aim to increase coping, competencies and contributory life skills.
• Also receiving an On-Target grant is Aiming for Archery in Schoolcraft County to develop an archery club geared to seven to 12 year olds. The club will allow youth to develop skills that help them succeed by actively engaging in their own development as archery is a very individual-based discipline.

4-H Participant Scholarship Grants
The Michigan 4-H Foundation also awarded $5,000 in 4-H Participant Scholarship Grants across 4-H programs in 18 counties: Calhoun, Cass, Cheboygan, Clinton, Crawford, Emmet, Gratiot, Iosco, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Mecosta, Monroe, Oakland, Roscommon, Saginaw, Shiawassee, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. These grants provide scholarship support for youth who are unable to pay the 4-H youth participant fee per county. The 4-H Participant Scholarship Grant Program is made possible by gifts to the Michigan 4-H Foundation 4-H Participation Fee Scholarship Fund.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation mini-grant cycle re-opens April 1. Grant applications are due by June 1, 2018. Learn more about Michigan 4-H Foundation mini-grants.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that supports Michigan 4-H Youth Development. For more information about the Michigan 4-H Foundation, visit www.mi4hfdtn.org. Michigan 4-H Youth Development is the youth-serving program of Michigan State University Extension. To learn more about Michigan 4-H, visit www.4h.msue.msu.edu.

Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H opportunities in local communities. For the 2018-19 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in the following grant categories.

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants
Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund Endowment, encourage creativity and support the implementation of great ideas that promote positive youth development in communities.

• The West Michigan Home and Garden Show 4-H Children’s Program in Kent County received a $1,000 grant to educate more than 500 urban youth about current environmental issues. The grant will help the program incorporate a one-day field trip, interactive technology and hands-on activities in the classroom.
• The Artnership Program in Lenawee County also received a $1,000 grant to support a schoolwide peer mentoring program. Activities will be designed for the peers and will focus on team building, communication, leadership, self-esteem and other necessary life skills. The goal of this program is to help the student population understand social cues, work together as a team and communicate productively with others.

4-H Educational Garden Grants
Two 4-H Educational Garden Grants were funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.

• Iron County’s 4-H, School and Community Garden Project received a $1,000 grant to build a garden that will be cared for by community members, 4-H youth and students from the local school district. The intergenerational communication that will be the result of this garden will increase inquiry-based learning and will strengthen community relationships.
• Wayne County’s Prince Hall 4-H Community Garden Project also received a garden grant to expand the current community garden outside the Prince Hall Apartment community, a home to many low-income families and senior citizens in Detroit. The youth participants will gain a greater understanding of community involvement as it relates to sustainable living and environmental awareness as well as become junior master gardeners.

Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant
The Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant is funded by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance local 4-H club work in plant science and horticulture activities.

• Wayne County’s Savage Spring Surprise Project received a $350 grant to create a butterfly garden in memory of a former student. The grant will help fund a 4-H SPIN club to introduce gardening and horticulture to incoming elementary students. The youth will have the opportunity to prepare the garden beds, dig holes and plant bulbs.

4-H On-Target Grants
Two On-Target county grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to help enhance county 4-H shooting sports programs.

• Missaukee 4-H Bullseye Outdoors in Missaukee County was granted one of the $500 grants to help purchase a gun safe for their established gun collection, which is currently stored in a built-in locking cabinet. This purchase will help youth understand gun safety, proper handling, use and maintenance of firearms while promoting the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
• Also receiving an On-Target grant is Pingree 4-H Archers in Wayne County to instruct youth in the Pingree 4-H Archers club on archery practices. Youth within the club will be able to practice archery two times a month and compete in the archery shooting event at the Wayne County Fair. Along with increasing archery skills, the grant will help youth learn about self-control and patience.

4-H Participant Scholarship Grants
The Michigan 4-H Foundation also awarded $5,000 in 4-H Participant Scholarship Grants across 4-H programs in 15 counties: Alcona, Barry, Benzie, Gratiot, Isabella, Kent, Macomb, Manistee, Mecosta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Shiawassee, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne. These grants provide scholarship support for youth who are unable to pay the county 4-H youth participant fee. The 4-H Participant Scholarship Grants are made possible by gifts to the Michigan 4-H Participant Fee Sponsorship Fund.

The 4-H mini-grant application period will open April 1, 2019. Learn more about the 4-H  mini grant details and how to apply.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2018-19 program year. 4-H volunteer leaders, members and staff members are encouraged to apply for these funds starting April 1. All grant and award applications are due June 1, 2018.

The following funding opportunities are now open for the 2018-19 program year:

• Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants – Two $1,000 grants available
  Supports development of a new program or initiative, or effort to strengthen, enhance or expand a current program that’s making a difference. Funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund Endowment.
• 4-H On-Target Grants – Two $500 grants available
  Supports 4-H shooting sports programs to enhance existing programs, develop a new program or offer a special experience related to 4-H shooting sports. Funded with support from the Thomas H. Cobb 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment Fund.
• The Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant – One $350 grant available
  This grant opportunity is for 4-H youth clubs only to advance club work in plant science and horticulture activities locally. This grant is made possible by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance 4-H youth horticulture and gardening programs.
• 4-H Educational Garden Grants – Two $1,000 grants available
  Supports the creation of local 4-H educational gardens in Michigan. Funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for support of 4-H plant science and gardening education.
• Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award – Three $1,000 grants available
  This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Michigan 4-H volunteers or groups that have exhibited excellence in 4-H youth agriculture education and in helping youth participants develop leadership skills in the following project areas: beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, horticulture, crops and soils, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine and veterinary science. Funded by the Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Endowment.

You can apply for these grants and awards online at https://mi4hfdtn.org/grants or contact the Michigan 4-H Foundation for more information at 517-353-6692.

Read about the 4-H grant and award recipients for the 2017-18 program year.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded over $14,000 in mini grants for the 2019-20 year to support local 4-H programs.

Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H opportunities in local communities. For the 2019-20 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in five grant categories.

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund endowment, encourage creativity and support the implementation of great ideas that promote positive youth development in communities.

The Muskegon County 4-H Tech Wizards Lakeshore Fab Lab experiences received a $1,000 grant to explore STEM fields through hands-on learning that will help equip youth for the workplace, college and trade-school opportunities. Youth will practice critical and creative thinking to build and solve problems while working alongside college staff members and students at Muskegon Community College.

The Mather Elementary Robotics Lego League 4-H Club in Alger County also received a $1,000 grant to help start an elementary robotics club in Munising. Students will be able to travel and attend events all around the Upper Peninsula, showcasing not only the team’s robot but also their hard work and dedication.

4-H Educational Garden Grants

Two 4-H Educational Garden Grants were funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.

4-H “Dig the GIG” Experiential Gardening Program in Kent County received a $1,000 grant to build raised garden beds that will be cared for by community members, 4-H youth and students from the local school district. In addition, mobile garden kits will be created as a supplement resource for educational opportunities. These kits will provide the opportunity to teach others about gardening and create outreach opportunities.

Mason County’s Special Needs Gardening Program also received a garden grant to create a more versatile learning environment for all. The newly established garden will allow youth with cognitive and physical learning to learn how to grow and care for vegetable gardens and learn where their food comes from.

Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant

The Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant is funded by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance local 4-H club work in plant science and horticultural activities.

Roosevelt Elementary, McGrath Introduction Garden in Wayne County received a $350 grant to create a 4-H SPIN Club introducing elementary students to gardening. The garden will educate students on plant life cycles and teach students how to work together across their diversity gap. This garden will help students take ownership and pride in their hard work and bettering their school.

4-H On-Target Grants

Two On-Target county grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to help enhance county 4-H shooting sports programs.

The Houghton-Keweenaw Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club received a $500 grant to help purchase supplies to help develop a rifle program. Copper Tips 4-H Archery Club already has more than 100 club members, and interest continues to grow. The grant will help purchase safety equipment and supplies for current and future club members.

Also receiving an On-Target grant is Ingham County’s 4-H Air Pistol Program. The grant will be used to help add a 10-meter air pistol program to the county’s well-established club. With this grant,
club leaders hope to offer more opportunities to current members while bringing in new members with an interest in air pistols.

4-H Participant Scholarship Grants

The Michigan 4-H Foundation also awarded $8,620 in 4-H Participant Scholarship Grants across 4-H programs in 21 counties: Alcona, Barry, Bay, Calhoun, Cass, Cheboygan, Crawford, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Iosco, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Monroe, Newaygo, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Tuscola, Van Buren and Wayne counties. These grants provide scholarship support for youth who are unable to pay the 4-H youth participant fee per county.

The 4-H Participant Scholarship Grant Program is made possible by gifts to the 4-H Participation Fee Scholarship Fund of the Michigan 4-H Foundation and gifts to support Michigan 4-H on Give Green Day.

The next mini grant cycle will open Apr. 1 with grant applications due June 1. More information and grant applications are online at https://mi4hfdtn.org/grants.

Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H opportunities in communities. For the 2023–24 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four categories totaling $8,000.

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants

Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund endowment, encourage creativity and support the implementation of innovative ideas that expand and promote positive youth development in communities.

The Calhoun County 4-H Creative & Expressive Arts Summer Program received a $1,000 grant to help relaunch the program. During the summer, students in grades 5 to 12 will be invited to engage in the art disciplines of acting, dancing and singing. At the end of program, youth and instructors will produce a public show to display their skills.

Developers of the Let’s Grow Grapes 4-H curriculum received a $1,000 grant to create three new modules in the curriculum. “Let’s Grow” teaches young people about the fundamentals of the grape industry and includes online content and partnerships with vineyards designed to help participants learn hands-on vineyard skills.

Wayne County 4-H’s Sewing for Life project received a $1,000 grant. This SPIN (short-term special interest) club helps young people increase their sewing knowledge and skills. Funds from the grant will be used to purchase the sewing materials needed to offer the program to more young people.

The final $1,000 grant was split equally between two 4-H shooting sports programs. The Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports program received a $500 grant to help relaunch statewide 4-H muzzleloader training. The grant will fund several pieces of equipment needed to safely train and equip 4-H volunteer shooting sports instructors who support youth statewide.

The Newaygo County 4-H Archery Club received a $500 grant to expand the archery program for youth in the county. The program has seen overwhelming community interest, and the grant will help provide equipment for all current and future 4-H club members.

4-H Educational Garden Grants

Two 4-H Educational Garden grants were funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.

The Ray Community 4-H Club in Macomb County received a $1,000 grant to establish a butterfly garden in honor of a club member who passed away in 2021. Youth members will design, create and maintain the garden while learning about the environment, butterflies and conservation. The garden will also increase public awareness of butterfly conservation and provide a peaceful space for visitors to enjoy.

The Walt Whitman Elementary School Garden in Oakland County received a $1,000 grant to build a flower and vegetable garden. The garden will be used in hands-on lessons to educate kindergarten through sixth grade students about gardening, food systems and science. Families of students and community partners will have the opportunity to volunteer in the garden.

Collins Grant

The Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant is funded by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance local 4-H club work in plant science and horticultural activities.

The Community 4-H Garden in Newaygo County received a $500 grant to revitalize and expand their youth-led community garden. Young people will be involved in all aspects of the garden and learn about gardening, food systems and sustainable practices. This garden will help youth participants create relationships with peers and 4-H volunteers and develop healthier lifestyle habits.

On-Target Grants

Three On-Target Grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to enhance county 4-H shooting sports programs.

The Emmet County Shooting Sports 4-H Club received a $500 grant to launch the first shooting sports 4-H club in the county. The club will focus on archery and BB guns while teaching youth about shooting sports, safety and leadership skills.

The Monroe County 4-H Program received a $500 grant to grow the county archery program. The grant will fund the purchase of smaller bows and whisker biscuits for younger members to use and develop archery skills.

The Iron County 4-H Shooting Sports Program received a $500 grant to strengthen the rifle discipline in the county. The grant will be used to buy equipment for youth to use for regular practice and club activities.

The next grant cycle will open April 1, 2024, with grant applications due June 1. For more information on 4-H mini grants and the grant applications, visit https://mi4hfdtn.org/grants.

Annually the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approves grants to support Michigan 4-H program across the state. Typically, the foundation’s grant application period is from April 1 to June 1 of each year. Several grant applications were received and awarded monies for the 2021-22 4-H program year. However, funds are still available for this program year.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for the following grant opportunities:

1. Statewide 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorships
   If you have upcoming statewide programs between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, you may now apply for funding from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to help offset your expenses for statewide 4-H learning experiences (formerly the 4-H volunteer and teen training and workshop fund).
2. Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants – 2 grants available for $1,000 each
   Supports development of a new program or initiative or to strengthen, enhance or expand a current program that is making a difference. Funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund Endowment.

3. 4-H On-Target Grants – 1 grant available for $500
   Supports 4-H Shooting Sports programs to enhance existing programs, develop a new program or offer a special experience related to 4-H Shooting Sports. Funded with support from the Thomas H. Cobb 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment Fund.

4. 4-H Educational Garden Grants – 1 grant available for $1,000
   Supports the creation of local 4-H educational gardens in Michigan. Funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for support of 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.
5. Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award – 3 awards available for $1,000 each
   This award recognizes the outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers that have exhibited excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development in the areas of 4-H beef cattle; dairy cattle; goats; horses; horticulture, crops and soils; poultry; rabbits; sheep; swine; and veterinary science. Honorees designate a $1,000 grant to a 4-H agricultural program of their choice and are recognized by both Michigan 4-H and by Michigan Farm Bureau. Funded by the Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Endowment Fund.

This application process is to use funds at the Michigan 4-H Foundation that must be spent before June 30, 2022. Please apply online for these mini-grants by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2021.

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The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees annually approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H program opportunities in local communities. For the 2020-21 program year, 4-H mini-grants were awarded in five grant categories.

The Michigan 4-H Legacy Grants, funded by the Michigan 4-H Legacy Fund endowment, encourage creativity and support the implementation of great ideas that promote positive youth development in communities. These $1,000 grants were awarded to Chippewa County’s Computer Coding project and Lake County’s 4-H Babysitting SPIN Club.

Oakland County Whittemore-Prescott Educational Garden received a $1,000 4-H Educational Garden Grant made possible by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education.

Two $500 On-Target County Grants were funded by the Thomas H. Cobb Shooting Sports Fund to help enhance local 4-H shooting sports programs in Schoolcraft and Lake counties.

The John Glenn Intro to 4-H Wayne County Project received a $400 Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant, funded by the William J. and Ruth D. Collins Endowment Fund to advance local 4-H club work in plant science and horticultural activities.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation also awarded $7,100 in 4-H Participant Scholarship Grants across 4-H programs in 22 counties: Alcona, Antrim, Calhoun, Cass, Cheboygan, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Houghton-Keweenaw, Ingham, Iosco, Kent, Macomb, Mecosta, Missaukee, Monroe, Oakland, Presque Isle, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. These grants provide scholarship support for youth who are unable to pay the 4-H youth participant fee per county.

The 4-H Participant Scholarship Grant Program is made possible by gifts to the 4-H Participation Fee Scholarship Fund of the Michigan 4-H Foundation and gifts to support Michigan 4-H on Give Green Day.

The next mini-grant cycle will open Apr. 1 with grant applications due June 1. Grant applications are available online at https://mi4hfdtn.org/grants.

For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 4-H mini-grants totaling just under $8,000.