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Helping Hands
The purpose of the Minnesota 4-H Foundation’s “Helping Hands Grants” program is to fund worthy projects that Minnesota youth want, that adults are ready to support and that both are willing to expend time and energy in achieving. In support of youth programs, the Center For Youth Development (State 4-H Office at the University of Minnesota) have set forth their priorities to support efforts to “Grow Green.” Examples of “Grow Green” Programs might be making your current program more exciting so new and diverse kids will want to join; starting new 4-H Clubs; marketing and enhancing 4-H project work to attract youth not currently reached; translating materials into other languages; training youth and adult leaders; and expanding the new “4-H Adventures” experiences. Helping Hand grants are available to all 4-H clubs and programs, counties, and clusters of counties. Funds are made available once a year in the Spring. Programs aimed at youth and/or adults who work with youth are eligible. Applications are accepted once a year and funds are distributed on or around April 1. Average grant awards are usually between $200 and $2,000. Priorities in Determining Funding Criteria and evidence of the following will help determine funding:
**The 8 essential needs of youth are: 1) Youth feel physically and emotionally safe; 2) Youth experience belonging and ownership; 3) Youth develop self-worth; 4) Youth discover self; 5) Youth develop quality relationships with peers and adults; 6) Youth discuss conflicting values and form their own; 7) Youth feel the pride and accountability that comes with mastery; and 8) Youth expand their capacity to enjoy life and know the success is possible. Selection Process / Timeline / Deadline Funding Timeline:
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