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Clubs, volunteers and members must anticipate what funds they expect to request for the <strong><em>entire calendar year<\/em><\/strong>, and submit an application for funds to the Oxton Trust Committee by <strong>January 31<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Grants may be awarded for 4-H youth development programs and projects falling into one of the following areas: leadership, youth development, and special programs. Applications can be submitted by 4-H staff, volunteers or members enrolled in the Knox and Lincoln Counties 4-H program. The application form is also available at the Extension office in Waldoboro.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/resource\/oxton-trust-grant-application\/\">Oxton Trust Application (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through the generosity and foresight of Robert Oxton, the Oxton Trust Fund was established to support 4-H youth development programs and activities in Knox and Lincoln Counties. 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