Canyon County Multi-Taskers 

We want to extend our appreciation to all of the groups who applied and sent us their project ideas. Hats off to each and every one of you! We hope that you will continue with your projects and help make your communities safer, healthier and happier places to live.

Below is a summary the winning project. Make sure to check back over the coming weeks and months as we will be giving updates on their progress and showcasing their project upon completion.

Project Name: Generation Garden Project

Project Summary: They will use the funds to develop a small gardening area at an amenable retirement and/or assisted living facility in Nampa, ID.  This will be a great way to outreach 4H youth with the elderly in a positive manner, as well as creating a rewarding recreation for those desiring to be involved. They will work directly with residents to build the garden structure. Together they will plant and sow climate appropriate fruits and vegetables, maintain the garden, and assist in harvest and distribution of said garden to the facility. Youth members will learn the importance of community outreach, the ability to create and maintain a garden, the recreational benefits of gardening, as well as the need for availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for everyone.

Again, congratulations to the Canyon County Multi-Taskers and kudos to all of the other groups who submitted their projects. We understand the importance of the 4-H program in the lives of youth in the community and we are confident that communities all over the country will benefit from the projects that were submitted.

Many of us here at ClassB enjoy the benefits of tending our own home vegetable gardens. It can be such an incredibly rewarding experience. As your garden grows, so do the joys of cooking home grown vegetables, sharing your crops with family and friends, and spending quality time with your fellow farmers outside in the sunshine. We hope this grant will help the Canyon County Multi-Taskers complete the generation garden that they’ve envisioned. We can’t wait to see the finished project!

The rewards from a garden can often show up in unexpected ways. Especially when you involve your family or friends. Do you have a home vegetable garden? Tell us about some of the rewards your home garden has given to you.

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Want to know what last year’s 4-H Grant winner did with their $500 ClassB® Community Improvement Grant?

The Brown County 4-H SET Club’s project was to place mile markers along 6 miles of the East River Trail System. In order to do this, they split into 6 teams and collected data along the trail using surveyor grade GPS units provided by MI-Tech Services, Inc. Each member of the group got a chance to collect the GPS data and record it for their assigned section of the trail. At each marker they would spray paint the distance on the road for post installation later. Now there are brand new mile marker posts located every 10th of a mile on the East River Trail.

They included this message of thanks in their project packet:

The 4-H members of the Brown Co. SET Club are so proud to have been a part of making the East River Trail safer for all the people who use it. We are thankful to Phil Paradies, Howard Herrild, MI_Tech Services, Incl, Brown Co. 911 System and especially, Judy Wolniakowski, our 4-H youth agent for making this opportunity possible.

Thank you to the ClassB^® Improvement Foundation for selecting us as 2011 community improvement grant recipients. Our 4-H SET Club is so proud to have been a part of the Brown County Geospatial East River Trail 911 Project. Thank you again!

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Here are some pics provided by Steve Zimmers, Extension Educator,  for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Otoe County.

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ClassB Community Improvement Grant for 4-H Clubs

We at ClassB understand the importance of the 4-H program in the lives of youth in the community. We are pleased to offer a grant to a local 4-H club as “seed money” to carry out a community improvement project.

Amount

There will be one (1) $500 grant awarded to one (1) local 4-H club.

Application

The application form can be found here. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. All applications must be submitted by December 1, 2011.

Contact Rachel at rachelclassbcom  (rachelclassbcom?subject=4H Grant Application)   if you have have any questions.

Reporting

Each club receiving a grant will be asked to keep a record or scrapbook of the project. Be sure to include photographs as well as any news articles or press releases. A copy of the report and its supporting documents must be sent to rachelclassbcom  (rachelclassbcom?subject=4H Grant Application)  . Once the report is received, we will recognize the winning 4-H club on our blog and Facebook page. Completion of the report is important in the consideration of future grants.

Guidelines

The project proposal must:

• Be determined and led by the 4-H youth members with support from the adult club leaders and volunteers.
• Have a positive and lasting impact on the community.
• Involve 4-H youth members as well as adult volunteers.
• Invite community partners to join and support.
• Project must be a new undertaking for the club.

We’re excited to see what your club can do for your community with this grant! Last year’s grant winners came up with some great ideas. Good luck to all this year’s applicants. Let’s see what your club can do!

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4-H is challenging young people to enhance their science, engineering, technology, and math skills; while learning about renewable energy and wind power.

Developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension program, this year’s national science experiment is a three-tiered project called Wired for Wind.

To get started, download helpful guides from the official site that contain all the comprehensive information you need about the experiment. The kits containing generators, hubs, and more to help you complete the experiment are  available for pre-order now!

To learn more, visit http://www.4-h.org/4-h-national-youth-science-day/science-experiments-projects/

Join the rest of 4-H youth who are becoming agents for cultural change through scientific advancement and civic duty. This experiment should also be a lot of fun!

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Buying Custom 4-H T-Shirts Has Never Been Easier.

Follow these easy steps to t-shirt success and everyone in your 4-H club will love wearing their new shirts.

Step 1: Prepare your order

Decide on a 4-H Design by browsing our 4-H idea gallery Print out what you like and get your club members involved in the process. You may even want to hold a t-shirt design contest among your members with the winning design getting scanned and emailed to our artists to put on a shirt. Designs can also be customized using our online designer tool. There are so many ways to be creative and have fun while designing your club’s custom shirts!

Pick your garment. When selecting colors, be sure to check what sizes are available as not all garments come in all sizes and colors. For example, our most popular t-shirt, the Gildan 100% cotton t-shirt comes in over 40 colors but only about 25% of the colors range from youth small to adult 5X. Don’t forget, we also offer specialty garments like wicking shirts and hooded sweatshirts.

Get the price. This step is easy because we offer free, instant price estimates on our website. Remember to overestimate how many shirts you’ll need and to round up on the dollar amount, just to be safe when collecting money from the members of your club. Remember, it’s always a good idea to have a few extra shirts around to sell or give to new members. Once people see your club walking around in awesome custom shirts, they’re going to want to join.

Step 2: Place your order

Get the approval needed within your club’s leadership and decide to buy the shirts. You may need to organize a fundraiser, or allocate money from your club’s budget. One thing’s for sure, with ClassB, there are never any additional art or setup fees to worry about. Just make sure everyone is on board with the design and quoted price.

Get everyone’s sizes. Use our sizing kit to determine the right size for every member of your club. If someone is not available to provide their size, always guess a size larger. (This is also a perfect time to collect payment if the members are buying their own shirt.)

Set deadlines. Give yourself two deadlines, an internal date when all payment and sizing info needs to be collected from members, and the date you’ll submit everything to ClassB. Our standard production time is 12 business days from placement of order. So, if you need your shirts for a special event, make sure to factor that in.

Order the shirts. (We recommend getting two extra in every size except the smaller sizes.)

Step 3: Delivery day

Receive the shirts. When the shirts arrive in their boxes take them out and count them. They should look amazing because every shirt we print undergoes our multiple point inspection. (You may want to separate and label the shirts for easy distribution as well.)

Distribute the shirts to your members.

Prepare to get lots of compliments

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Here’s a few reasons why:

First, the t-shirt is the number one product used by musicians and youth-oriented brands for promotion. This means that t-shirts require no explanation. Youth already “get” them as a form of advertising.

Second, t-shirts are the cost-effective choice for large groups. The more shirts a person orders, the more they save per shirt. Think of it this way, a cool t-shirt will make more people want to join your club, and when they do, that will make the individual cost of your member’s shirts go down. It’s a winning model!

Third, t-shirts are a lasting investment. We can’t tell you how many people we’ve talked to that still have custom t-shirts from clubs they were in 10 or even 20 years ago. Every time that shirts gets worn, it’s another advertisement for your club.

Now that you have 3 good reasons to get custom t-shirts for your club or event, come back next week for our follow up post. Steps to getting the coolest custom shirt for your club or event.

Have you kept a t-shirt from something you were a part of as a kid, or an event you attended years ago? If so, share your story in the comments!

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Thanks for stopping by and good luck to everyone!

Youth Incentive Award for the Study of Beetles

Estimated Deadline: November 2011

Any beetle enthusiasts out there? You could be the recipient of a cash award from The Coleopterists Society, an international organization devoted to the study of beetles. Each year The Society provides two cash awards of $150 each to a Junior and Senior  recipient.

Award recipients also will receive funds to purchase equipment from BioQuip and a one-year subscription to The Coleopterists Bulletin. That’s everything you need to make your 4-H beetle project a success! Applications are typically due in November, which gives you plenty of time to get your proposal together for next year.

Learn more about the Youth Incentive Award and see previous winners here. (Applications for next year will also be posted to this site when they become available, so be sure to check back if you’re planning to apply.)

Esri GIS Grants for U.S. 4-H Programs

Estimated Deadline: December 2011

Geographic information system (GIS) technology manufacturer Esri will once again be offering grants to foster and support the integration of GIS software in U.S. 4-Hclubs. Since 2004, Esri has awarded 4-H clubs in more than 700 U.S. counties with ArcView and ArcPad software and Virtual Campus training.

Esri’s GIS Grants help 4-H clubs to institute or expand the use of GIS in their activities, with the overall goal of using the technology to make a difference in their community service projects.

Applications for the 2012 award year will be due at the end of this year, but it’s never too early to start preparing your proposal! Learn more about Esri’s 4-H GIS program and stay current on next year’s grant opportunities here.

Annie’s Grants for Gardens

Deadline: Rolling

How does your garden grow? With a grant from Annie’s Homegrown, it just might grow even better! Annie’s offers a limited number of small grants to schools and nonprofit organizations each year.

These funds may be used to buy gardening tools, seeds or other gardening supplies needed to complete your project. Annie’s Grants for Gardens are given to groups that focus on school and community gardens or sustainable agriculture, so if this sounds like your club, read the complete guidelines and fill out an application here.

Well, that wraps up this “Mother Nature” inspired series of grant and scholarship opportunities. We hope you found one (or more!) that put a spring in your step—and your 4-H activities. And of course, if you know of an opportunity that we haven’t featured here, please tell us about it in the comment field below!

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FishAmerica Foundation Grants

Deadline: Varies

Any 4-H fishers out there? We hope so, because this opportunity is perfect for you! The FishAmerica Foundation provides funding for hands on-projects at the local level thatbenefit sport fishing populations and the sport of fishing.

A variety of grants are offered at different times throughout the year, for projects focusing on subjects such as enhancing fish populations, restoring habitats and improving water quality. Applications are accepted year-round, so we suggest you check the FishAmerica’s website grants page often to see which grants are available and apply for one that fits your needs. We hope you hook this great opportunity!

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation Orchard Grants

Deadline: Rolling

Want to help out the earth and get free fresh fruit for your good efforts? Presented by the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, Fruit Tree Orchard Grants provide high-quality fruit trees and shrubs to recipients such as nonprofit clubs and public schools who pledge to care for the trees and utilize them for a charitable purpose.

So if you’re interested in a 4-H project that’s healthy for both the surrounding environment and for the community, this one’s for you! This document will tell you more about the program including how to apply.

Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program

Deadline: October 15, 2011

Established by Wild Ones in 1996, the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers and nonprofits for stewardshipprojects using native plants.

Successful non-school applicants are often partnerships between a groups such as 4-H and site owners, so this would be a great opportunity to reach out to your local community! Cash awards range from $100 to $500, to use toward the purchase of native plants and seeds.

Learn more about this grant program and download an application here.

Tune in next week for more grants and scholarships to keep on your radar. And as always, if you know about an opportunity that we haven’t featured here, you can tell us about it in the comment field below!

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We also hope everyone enjoyed the first “official” day of spring. On that note, we’re back this week with some more spring-inspired grant and scholarship opportunities. Get those applications submitted and good luck to everyone!

It’s All About the Fruit! Grant Program

Deadline: April 11, 2011

Sponsored by Jamba Juice, the It’s All About the Fruit grant program provides schools and organizations with fruit trees to create engaging nutrition and gardening experiences.

20 recipients will receive fruit trees valued at $500 and the Jamba Juice It’s All About the Fruit Youth Garden Guide. Recipients will be selected based on plans to promote nutrition education, ideas for incorporating fruit tree activities into the curriculum, and ability to sustain the program over multiple years.

This April deadline will be here before you know it, so come on 4-H leaders, get those creative “juices” flowing! Learn more and download an application here.

Shade Structure Program

Deadline: April 22, 2011

Chances are, many of your 4-H club’s projects and events take place outside in the sun. Wouldn’t it be cool (no pun intended) to be able to provide shade and UV ray protection in an area where your club meets or spends a lot of time?

The American Academy of Dermatology awards grants in the amount of $8,000 each for the purchase of permanent shade structures for nonprofit organizations serving children and teens who are 18 and younger. The AAD also provides a permanent sign to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of sun safety.

Find out if your club is eligible and learn how you can get sponsored by an AAD member dermatologist.

California State Beekeepers Association Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2011

Hey Californians, check out this scholarship buzz: The California State Beekeepers Association is offering one $500 scholarship to a 4-H’er who has participated in a beekeeping project at any time during their 4-H membership. Students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor are eligible for the award, but preference will be given to those students who plan to enter the bee industry.

For directions on how to apply, and to see other scholarships offered by the California 4-H Youth Development Program, click here. (Information about the Beekeepers Association Scholarship can be found on page 4 of this PDF.)

That wraps up this week’s grant and scholarship findings! Come back next week to discover more opportunities. And if you know of something we haven’t featured here, please tell us about it in the comment field below!

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