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Dear Educators, Information about the NYS 4-H Foundation Scholarship program are below and on our website following the foundation link. The application has been shortened, as we are no longer asking for financial information from applicants. Additionally, the eligibility requirement on age has been changed to read that the applicant must be eligible for 4-H [...]

Make a lasting difference in the lives of one of our most valuable resources–today’s youth
Retirement plans and IRAs are attractive assets for charitable giving as proceeds transfer to the Foundation tax-free–leaving more for the benefit of our youth.
These same assets may be diminished by as much as 50-75% by estate and income taxes when passed [...]

The NYS 4-H Foundation wants to hear from you about your great ideas for new and existing programs. We are constantly seeking out national and state-wide funding opportunities in the form of grants, in-kind goods and services and volunteer support.  Your colleague across the state may have a similar program concept – perhaps we can [...]

The NYS 4-H Foundation will continue its Give Change Make Change Campaign again this year.  The program is simple, doesn’t take an enormous amount of time and will promote your 4-H programs in your community.  Half of the proceeds raised by your county will stay with your 4-H program—the other half [...]

New Foundation Executive Director
Linda Henley joined the Foundation as Executive Director on June 1. For the past four years, she has worked as a fundraising and resource development consultant in Central New York. Linda serves on a number of boards including the Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and [...]

A reminder that the Give Change make Change Funnel is available for loan, this makes a great addition to your county fair. Some other reminders:

Counties are responsible for transportation, a pick up truck works best
Proceeds from the funnel are split equally between the county and 4-H Foundation
The funnel should be placed in an area where [...]

Some of you may know that the National 4-H Council has, for the last two years, run a promotional program where they give 10% of the orders from NYS back to us through a donation to the NYS 4-H Foundation. What a great deal and it surely helps us want to support Council even [...]

A reminder that the Give Change make Change Funnel is available for loan, this makes a great addition to your county fair. Some other reminders:

Counties are responsible for transportation, a pick up truck works best
Proceeds from the funnel are split equally between the county and 4-H Foundation
The funnel should be placed in an area where [...]

The New York State 4-H Foundation is pleased to support the following program proposals for funding:Â
Genesee-Outdoor Summer Experiences
This program will introduce elementary students to the world of horticulture, agriculture and natural resources. The five day course will include field trips to an organic farm and farmers market, lesson plans and activities. Upon successful completion of [...]

The 19th Annual 4-H Golf Open will take place on Friday, June 1 at the Country Club of Ithaca.  We are in search of volunteers to assist with the tournament, so if you would like to come on over for the day and join in the fun we can definately use your assistance.  We need [...]