Pioneer Community Improvement Program

SOURCE: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. in conjunction with Iowa 4-H and Youth Programs

PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
Grants are made to 4-H clubs for local community improvement projects. The purpose is to provide “seed money” that clubs can use as a starting point on their project.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Local 4-H clubs

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Some examples of projects that have been funded include:

• Establishing a native prairie
• Improving ball parks
• Replacing dead trees
• Restoring a cemetery or historic monument

FUNDING CRITERIA
The grant should equal no more than half of the total budget. A letter of support from the governing board of the project location must accompany the application.

GRANT AMOUNT
Grants fall between $25 and $250

APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 1 to county Extension office

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
By mid February

MORE INFORMATION/APPLICATION
Application and information is available at county extension offices and online at:
www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/PioneerGrants.html

Return completed application to your County Extension office.

For more information: www.iowa4hfoundation.org