Through our Sponsorship & Community Initiatives program, Agriculture Financial Services supports the next generation of agriculture and agri-food by investing in the development of life-long skills such as co-operation, leadership, interpersonal relations, critical thinking, decision making, organization, public speaking and community service.

In addition to providing a 4-H Alberta provincial scholarship and supporting 4-H Alberta provincial programs such as Senior Symposium, Uncover the Leader in You, and more, AFSC also contributes locally to 4-H Alberta through its 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund.

About the AFSC 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund

AFSC cares about connecting with 4-H in the local community in ways that clubs find meaningful, which is why we have the 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund.  All sponsorship requests related to 4-H clubs are directed to and distributed through this fund.

Applications are reviewed and for each successful application, AFSC provides up to $300 for 4-H Alberta clubs in Alberta, on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds are allotted.

Applications for the AFSC 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund open October 3 and close December 20, 2024.

 

4-H Alberta encourages members to see themselves for who they are – active, audible, and accountable leaders of tomorrow. 4-H Alberta’s quality programs help develop tomorrow’s leaders who will enhance the sustainability of the communities within our province.

Who is Eligible

Clubs registered and that are verified with 4-H Alberta to be in good standing are eligible to apply.

New 4-H clubs, that have been verified by 4-H Alberta, are also eligible.

Criteria

AFSC believes in directing the 4-H Alberta Grassroots Funding to activities, programs, events or initiatives that align with the following focus areas: 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.

The AFSC 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund does NOT support:

  • Applications submitted by district, regions or other 4-H committees
  • Purchase of club/district/region clothing for members, volunteers, parents, leaders, etc.
  • Events/programs that occur outside of Alberta, even if there is Albertans organizing, attending or participating
  • Events where alcohol is the focus or a portion of an event focused on alcohol (ex. Wine nights, bars at events, beer golf holes, alcohol raffles)
  • 4-H communications/public speaking events already exclusively sponsored by another 4-H Alberta sponsor

Evaluation

All successful applicants must complete a short report to show how the funds were spent.  Successful applicants that do not complete a report form will not be eligible for AFSC 4-H Grassroots Fund support in following years until the report is completed.

Short reports can be emailed to sponsorship@afsc.ca

Print materials and thank you cards can be mailed to:

  • Corporate Brand and Communications
    Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
    5718 56 Ave, Lacombe, AB T4L 1B1
  • or the nearest AFSC branch office.

AFSC 4-H Grassroots Fund Application

  • I am applying on behalf of a registered 4-H Alberta Club
  • Only 4-H clubs in good standing with 4-H Alberta are eligible to apply for the 2023-2024 Grassroots Fund.
  • General Information
    Please provide contact details for the individual who will be the primary point of contact for all information about this request for funding.

  • Club Information
  • At AFSC, we are concentrating our 4-H Alberta Grassroots Funding efforts to align with the following focus areas: agriculture; education, outreach & training; 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, agriculture financial literacy and agriculture risk management in order to help maintain stable high quality food development. 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.
  • Project Details
  • How many participants will be involved in this project/event/ initiative?
  • Subject to current health protocols and mandates.
  • :
  • Are there any additional volunteer, speaking or representation opportunities AFSC should be aware of?
  • By submitting this application I confirm that I have the authority to submit this request and agree to the conditions described below.
  • I hereby certify that the information contained in this fund application is accurate.
  • I undertake to inform AFSC of any changes in the project/organization’s circumstance that would affect this application.
  • I will ensure compliance of all fund requirements. All funds received will be used in completing the proposed project.
  • I consent to AFSC sharing my name, application and contact information with 4-H Alberta for the purpose of selecting recipients for the AFSC 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund.
  • I also agree, that should I be selected, 4-H Alberta and AFSC may use my (club/district/region's) name and / or my (club/district/region's) photograph in a various media channels to publicize and promote the AFSC 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund, to which I submit an application.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

 

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy  Act

The information on this form, and any information you provide to us in the future related to this form, is collected under the authority of the Agriculture Financial Services Act (Alberta) and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (the “FOIP Act”).  The collected information, whether personal information or business information, will be used: (i) to evaluate your eligibility for the program to which this form relates; (ii) for the administration of the program; and/ or (iii) for the administration of any other AFSC program or benefit in which you participate.  Your personal information is subject to the provisions of the FOIP Act.

By submitting this form, you are providing your consent to AFSC disclosing and sharing the information contained on this form, whether personal information or business information, or any other information that will be provided in the future by you or your authorized representative, to the following third parties: B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, Manitoba Ministry of Agriculture and Resource Development, Manitoba Agriculture Services Corporation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada Revenue Agency and Statistics Canada.  You consent that such disclosed and shared personal information and business information may be used in the following ways: (i) for the administration of all current and future AFSC, federal and provincial programs related to agriculture, AFSC lending programs and AFSC insurance programs; (ii) for AFSC, federal and provincial policy and program development; (iii) for AFSC, federal and provincial policy and program evaluation; (iv) for AFSC, federal and provincial program compliance; (v) for research development; and (vi) for statistical purposes.

If you have any questions about this form and the collection and use of your information, please contact AFSC at 5718 – 56 Avenue, Lacombe AB   T4L 1B1, 1.877.899.2372.