Thank you for considering applying for supportive funds from the Park County 4-H Council. Our goal is to provide our members with education and opportunities through financial support.
General Expectations
- Applications will not be accepted last minute
- There are two different processes for Events and Equipment
- No decisions will be made during the meeting
- Council will decide on requests in executive session
- Applicants will be notified via email with explanation of award
- All financial support will be announced in the Newsletter
Events/Training’s/Conferences/Workshops
- Must be submitted two weeks prior to Council meeting
- To be presented in person at the Council meeting by at least one adult and one youth
- The group/club/individual will present a follow-up in writing or in person or future requests may not be considered
Equipment/Materials
- Due February 1st
- Deadline will be made annually and decisions will be given and funds processed no later than March 15
- Must attend February meeting to present request in person
Thank you for considering applying for supportive funds from the Park County 4-H Council. Our goal is to provide our members with education and opportunities through financial support.
Placement of Funds:
- Collected funds will be placed in the Park County 4-H endowment account under a designated loan line item.
- These funds shall be used only for the purposes listed below.
- Park County 4-H will pay loan amounts to qualifying 4-H member(s) and collect principal and interest at the termination of the loan(s).
Use of Funds:
- These funds will be used to provide seed money for 4-H members to buy materials, equipment, feed or stock for 4-H projects.
- Loan Details:
- Four or more loans will be made.
- Maximum loan amounts will be $1,000 or the animal’s market price whichever is the smallest amount.
- To obtain a loan 4-Hers must complete the Loan Application Form. (See Attached form)
- Loan amounts will be based off reasonable estimates provided by the youth during the application process.
- Three loan options are available.
- Loan length will be one 4-H year (October 1st through September 30th) for market and static projects. Monies are due after the receipt of Junior Livestock Sale check for market projects
- Loan length will be six months (March 1st through September 30th) for market and static projects. Monies are due after the receipt of Junior Livestock Sale check for market projects
- Loan length will be three 4-H years (October 1st through September 30th) breeding projects. ¼ of the monies are due after the second year and ½ of the monies are due at the end of the third year.
- 4-H member must show the project (Static or animal(s)) at the Park County Fair.
- At the end of the loan period members must complete the following:
- Pay ¾ of the loan amount back to the Park County 4-H Loan Fund.
- Save ¼ of the loan amount in the account that they determine is best to be used in future 4-H project endeavors or life impacting opportunities.
- 4-H member will pay the Prime Interest Rate as of Oct. 1st of the current 4-H year, currently 3.25% A.P.R., on the principal for the length of the loan if not paid in full at the end of the loan.
- 4-H member must submit a completed portfolio including appropriate project records for the funded project by the county portfolio deadline.
- Completed application forms are due in the Extension Office the first Friday in October or March. Applications will be reviewed and money will be awarded in November or April.
- 4-H member is eligible to re-apply for these funds for two loan periods provided they complete all necessary requirements their first year.
- The member will repay the loan in full if the project is not completed as required.
- Loan Selection: A selection committee of 4-H members and leaders will be determined by the Park County 4-H Council. Selection will be based off a point matrix.
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