4-H Pitch Your Idea Grants and Loans

Pitch Your Idea to the Maine 4-H Foundation Youth Trustees

Pitch 4-H grants are made available to active 4-H members in Maine.

The Maine 4-H Youth Trustees in partnership with an anonymous donor are offering a grant program for currently enrolled 4-H members. The funding will support new small business ideas, new agricultural projects, and/or a new innovative project within 4-H. For a more detailed description, please refer to the application. Funding is available for up to $500.

New Small Business: Do you have an idea for a new small business that you need help to launch? Pitch your idea to us and we will award you a grant (you do not need to pay this back) and help you find a resource for a small loan to help you get started if your idea is selected.

Business Plan: Required for the new small business application. See 4-H Small Business Plan Components.