This grant is designed to help provide 4-H members with materials to complete a successful 4-H project related to agriculture. Examples include, but are not limited to livestock care materials (cages, halters, bottles, etc.), display boxes, and vegetable seeds. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $25 to $150.
Limit of one grant per 4-H member per year. Applications are due by 3:00pm on March 1st, 2023.

In order to be eligible, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. The applicant must be between the ages of 8 and 18 at the start of the 4-H year. (Preference given to younger members to encourage 4-H participation. All ages are encouraged to apply.)
2. The applicant's chosen project must be related to agriculture.
3. The applicant must be enrolled in a DuPage County 4-H club during the 2022-2023 4-H year.
4. The applicant must be enrolled in the project for which they are applying.
5. The applicant agrees to exhibit the project they are applying for at the DuPage County Fair.

Funds will not be awarded to purchase an animal; however, supplies for care and show are acceptable, excluding feed.

The recipients of the grants will be chosen based on the above requirements along with the answers to the grant questions.

If awarded a grant, 4-Hers will be asked to submit a 1-2-page report with at least four pictures. At least one picture must be of 4-Her with project and one must be of purchased materials. Reports are due August 31, 2023.