By Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist

Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Clover Cash Grant Program is accepting applications for 2025.

The grant program was created to support Texas 4-H programs at the county, district and state levels to help fund hands-on activities to grow students’ knowledge of agriculture and increase agricultural advocacy efforts.

“Clover Cash helps 4-H programs connect with kids in their communities and engages students in interactive ways, giving them opportunities to learn more about food and agricultural production in Texas,” McKenna Bush, TFB Youth Outreach coordinator, said.

At the state level, three grants up to $2,000 each will be awarded.

Four grants up to $1,500 each will be awarded at the Texas 4-H district level.

At the county level, four grants up to $500, four grants up to $750 and three grants up to $1,000 each will be available.

“Through Clover Cash, 4-H members from across the state are encouraged to pursue various hands-on learning opportunities,” Bush said. “We hope projects funded by this grant will promote growth and cultivate a community of lifelong learners.”

Previous projects that have received funds include the Kool Kidz “AG”Stravaganza, a virtual reality horse riding program, beekeeping, veterinary science projects, nutrition outreach and leadership labs.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents, district 4-H specialists or adult leaders of any county, district or state 4-H program are eligible to apply. State 4-H staff or AgriLife staff responsible for any state level 4-H program are also eligible.

The funds will be disbursed by the Texas 4-H Foundation to 4-H clubs and programs only, not an individual.

For the application to be considered, students must be directly engaged in the educational component of the project.

Projects should be based on an agricultural concept. Preference will be given to those projects that are hands-on agricultural learning activities.

A timeline of the project, a list of all community partners and a detailed budget with estimated expenses must also be included in the application.

“Texas Farm Bureau is proud to bring another round of funding opportunities to Texas 4-H clubs and programs,” Bush said. “The creative ideas and activities help students understand the importance of advocating for agriculture and cultivating an understanding of where their food, fuel and fiber come from.”

Since 2020, the program has provided over $92,000 in grants to help numerous 4-H clubs and activities with programming related to agricultural education and advocacy efforts.

Successful applicants will receive their funds once winners are announced in September.

Grant recipients will be required to submit a final report electronically due to Texas Farm Bureau by Oct. 13, 2026. Texas Farm Bureau strongly encourages program leaders to submit photos and/or short video clips in electronic form, as well as appropriate photo releases.

Program guidelines, additional details and the application are available online at texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities.

Applications are due Aug. 11.

Contact youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254-399-5037 with questions.