Earn up to $300 for your local 4-H Society

The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is offering 4-H Societies in Alberta the chance to earn up to $300 in grant funding through their 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund.

4-H Clubs that are registered and verified with 4-H Alberta, and are in good standing, are eligible to apply for the fund. Activities, programs, events or initiatives that align with focus areas that include Agriculture/Agri-Food, Education and Outreach, and Community Well-Being. 

Agriculture/Agri-Food: supporting the business of, or the advancement of the agriculture, agribusiness and agri-food industry, or the next generation of agriculture.

Education, Outreach & Training: supporting initiatives and services that contribute to education, awareness and increased knowledge related to agriculture/agri-food, agriculture/agri-food financial literacy and agriculture/agri-food risk management in order to help maintain stable high quality food development. These events and initiatives are where members, leaders and community members gather and learn, and may also include speaking engagements.

Community Well-Being: initiatives that build community capacity, and/or contribute to healthy vibrant communities.

After meeting one or more of these focus areas, funds can be directed towards:

• Event or program development and implementation
• Costs associated with events (transportation, entrance and admission fees)
• Developing or purchasing resource and activity materials
• Speaker/trainer fees (eg. mental health speaker, workshop presenter)
• Volunteer support and recognition
• Costs to start a new club
• Purchase of equipment and supplies.

For more information and to apply, visit afsc.ca/about-afsc/community/4-h-alberta-grassroots-fund/