Category: Funding

Federal, State, local, grant and private funding issues.

June 10, 2013

Stepping into the New 4-H Year Webinar

Register today for the Stepping into the New 4-H Year webinar!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:00 - 11:30 AM

Many of you are in the midst of 4-H exhibition days; however the summer months go quickly so we have scheduled a webinar in mid-June so information for the next 4-H program year will be available when you need it!

Information and resources shared during this webinar will prepare you to step into the new 4-H year ready to guide and support volunteers, clubs, and partnerships.

The webinar will be recorded for staff already committed to summer 4-H program experiences. We hope by offering this webinar early in the summer, staff will have more time to plan for the launch of the new 4-H program year!

Use the following link to registerfor the Stepping into the New 4-H Year webinar:

https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=8514

Instructions to access the webinar through Lync will be included in the confirmation that you receive once you register. For those who are unable to participate during the live webinar, instructions for accessing the recording will be posted to both the Leaflet and also on the Portal under Youth Contacts, Staff Development at the conclusion of the webinar.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Pat McGlaughlin, patm@illinois.edu.

Posted by Patricia C. McGlaughlin at 6:39 PM | Permalink |
Categories: Clubs, Fiscal/Tax, Funding, Metro, Partnerships, Policies/UMH, Risk Mgmt., SPIN Clubs, Staff Development, Volunteers

February 11, 2013

Apply for Illinois 4-H Foundation John Clyde Spitler & Walter M. Johnson Scholarship Funds

The Illinois 4-H Foundation's John Clyde Spitler & Walter M. Johnson Scholarship Fund (Spitler-Johnson Fund) is a source of funding available to Extension staff to support Illinois 4-H members involvement in camps or events focusing on leadership development, the Arts, or international exchange opportunities.

Applications may be submitted to support Unit, multi-unit, regional, and state coordinated 4-H programs.Proposed funding should be for scholarships to offset registration expenses for 4-H members or travel expenses for 4-H members in national leadership positions.

The current deadline for Spitler-Johnson applications is Friday, March 1, 2013.

Use the following link to access the Spitler-Johnson Application Form posted on the Portal under - 4-H Contacts; Funding Opportunities; Illinois 4-H Foundation; Spitler-Johnson Scholarship Fund. Click on the following link to go directly to the Portal: https://my-s.extension.uiuc.edu/portal//groups.cfm?GroupID=430&CatID=0

If you have questions, please contact Pat McGlaughlin, patm@illinois.edu.

Posted by Patricia C. McGlaughlin at 6:20 PM | Permalink |
Categories: 4-H Foundation, Camp, Funding, International, Junior Leaders, Teens

February 5, 2013

Grant Opportunity for High School Science SPIN Clubs & Programs

InvenTeams - Introducing Students to the World of Invention

The InvenTeam initiative, created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school age youth to cultivate their creativity and experience invention. InvenTeams are teams of high school youth/students, teachers, and mentors that receive grants up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems. Each InvenTeam chooses its own problem to solve.

In 2012 the Essex and Clinton County's NY Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) group received an InvenTeam grant for their invention idea to develop small pre-filters to improve the operation of bio-sand filters to provide clean water to households in developing countries (learn more here). They are the first 4-H club to receive an InvenTeam grant.

You can visit the InvenTeams web site (http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/) to learn more about the InvenTeams program and how to apply. 4-H and Lemelson-MIT are working on resources to support and promote youth invention. We hope to see more 4-H clubs participate in InvenTeams. Applications must be completed online. The deadline date is April 5, 2013.

Posted by Lisa Bouillion Diaz at 4:39 PM | Permalink |
Categories: Contests, Funding, Science-Excited, SET, SPIN Clubs

January 11, 2013

February-March 2013 Issue of Illinois Leader

The February/March 2013 issue of the Illinois Leader is now available for download from the portal under Volunteer Support: Illinois Leader. It will also be posted shortly to the Illinois 4-H web site under Volunteers: Volunteer Support: Leader Resources: Illinois Leader. Please share this newsletter with your 4-H leaders via email, by linking it on your county/Unit web site, by including it in your county/Unit newsletter, or by providing paper copies at leader meetings.

Posted by Debra Stocker at 1:59 PM | Permalink |
Categories: Camp, Funding, ISA, Projects, Science-Excited, SFI4-H, Teens, Volunteers

October 3, 2012

FAQ on 4-H Fiscal Issues and Policy Changes - October 1 Updates

Can we start new 4-H clubs this fall since we can't get an EIN for them?
What's the difference between a donation and a fundraiser?
Are you working with clubs to create their long term spending plan?
Do you still have questions about the new federal group tax exemption and subordinate forms?

Find the answers to these and other questions in the FAQ on 4-H Fiscal Issues and Policy Changes - October 1 Updates fact sheet. It has been posted to the Portal: Groups: 4-H Contacts: Staff Development: Webinars: 4-H Fiscal Issues and Policies 2012. This will be the final FAQ document, but additional questions will be answered on an individual basis or on The Leaflet depending on the frequency of the question.

Posted by Karen S. Moore at 11:40 AM | Permalink |
Categories: Clubs, Fiscal/Tax, Funding, Policies/UMH

July 2, 2012

2012 National Youth Science Day - Eco-Bot Challenge

I am excited to announce that this year's NYSD challenge is called "Eco-Bot" and involves the design of simple "bristle bots". The learning guide includes activities in which young people design different barriers (e.g. paper cups, string, etc.) to keep the bristle bot within an area of an environmental oil spill. http://www.4-h.org/4-h-national-youth-science-day/ This activity is accessible to all ages and engages interests in robotics, stewardship of the environment, and science inquiry more broadly.

Due to generous support from Caterpillar, we have funding to purchase up to 2 kits/county.

We are asking that educators meet with their unit 4-H staff to decide how many kits you would like to request and start thinking about how you might use these. Some ideas might include:

  • A booth at an event already planned for the fall
  • A booth in a local business or museum where there is a lot of foot traffic
  • A specific NYSD event at your county office, partner school or other youth organization
  • A recruitment activity for a new robotics SPIN club
  • A leadership opportunity for an existing robotics SPIN club
  • Involve 4-H federation youth, members of an existing robotics SPIN club, or members enrolled in environmental/natural resources to help do the NYSD activity with younger youth

The kit order form has been posted to the portal under: 4-H Contacts/ScienceExcited/2012 NYSD Kit Order Form. We are asking each educator to complete the attached form by July 20, 2012 and send by fax/mail/scanned email to Dorothy Horsch at dhorsch@illinois.edu in the State 4-H Office.

If you have any questions or want to brainstorm ideas, please let me know!

Lisa (lbdiaz@illinois.edu)

Posted by Lisa Bouillion Diaz at 3:33 PM | Permalink |
Categories: 4-H Week, Funding, National Events, Science-Excited, SET, Teens

March 12, 2012

Webinar Finding Funding and Resources to Support Your Program

NGCP (National Girls Collaborative Project)
Webinar Finding Funding and Resources to Support Your Program
March 28, 2012
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific

When most people think of grants, they think of government, foundations, and corporations. In addition to these funders, there are many untapped resources that are often less rigorous with their processes and able to offer other support and resources. During this webinar, learn effective strategies for finding funding to support your work, discover several hidden sources of funding, and find out which ones are most suitable for your organization or a particular project.
Register: http://www.ngcproject.org/events/events.cfm?eventid=236

NOTE: The focus will be on funding for engaging girls in science but the strategies and funding sources will most likely be broader.

Posted by Lisa Bouillion Diaz at 11:10 AM | Permalink |
Categories: Funding, SET, Staff Development

February 27, 2012

1st Farm Credit Services Community Improvement Grant for 4-H Clubs DEADLINE - March 1, 2012

1st Farm Credit Services Community Improvement Grant Opportunity (DEADLINE - Thursday, March 1, 2012) – Grants of $250 will be available to 4-H clubs for implementing community improvement projects. Eligible clubs are those located in one of the counties served by 1st Farm Credit Services which includes 13 Extension Units in central & northern Illinois. This includes the following Extension Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14 representing the 42 counties served by 1st Farm Credit Services: Adams, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Fulton, Grundy, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, JoDaviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Mercer, Ogle, Peoria, Pike, Putnam, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Warren, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago, Woodford.

Use the following URL for more information and to connect to the online application:
www.1stfarmcredit.com

Posted by Patricia C. McGlaughlin at 4:51 PM | Permalink |
Categories: Clubs, Community Service, Funding

February 5, 2012

Farm Credit Services Offers Community Improvement Grants for 4-H Clubs

Farm Credit Services of Illinois Community Improvement Grant Opportunity (DEADLINE - Friday, February 17, 2012)  – Grants of $250 are available to 4-H clubs for implementing community improvement projects. Eligible clubs are those located in one of the counties served by Farm Credit Services of Illinois which includes 14 Extension Units in southern & central Illinois. This includes the following Extension Units: 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 representing the 60 counties served by Farm Credit Services of Illinois: Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Franklin, Gallatin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, Menard, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Perry, Piatt, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, St. Clair, Saline, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Union, Vermilion, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson.

Use the following URL for more information and to connect to the online application:

http://www.fcsillinois.com/CommunityGrants.html

1st Farm Credit Services Community Improvement Grant Opportunity (DEADLINE - Thursday, March 1, 2012) – Grants of $250 will be available to 4-H clubs for implementing community improvement projects. Eligible clubs are those located in one of the counties served by 1st Farm Credit Services which includes 13 Extension Units in central & northern Illinois. This includes the following Extension Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14 representing the 42 counties served by 1st Farm Credit Services: Adams, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Fulton, Grundy, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, JoDaviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Mercer, Ogle, Peoria, Pike, Putnam, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Warren, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago, Woodford.

Use the following URL for more information and to connect to the online application:
www.1stfarmcredit.com

Posted by Patricia C. McGlaughlin at 6:24 PM | Permalink |
Categories: Clubs, Community Service, Funding