By Shelby Shank
Field Editor

Applications are open for Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 2026 Clover Cash Grant Program, which supports Texas 4-H activities at the county, district and state levels.

The grant program helps fund hands-on educational activities that grow students’ understanding of agriculture and increase agricultural advocacy efforts.

“Clover Cash gives Texas 4-H members the opportunity to bring agriculture to life through creative, interactive ways and allows kids to learn more about food and agricultural production in Texas,” Kyndal King, TFB Organization Division program assistant, said.

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

Four grants of up to $1,500 each will be awarded at the district level, and three grants up to $2,000 each will be awarded for state projects.

Applications are accepted at the state, district and county levels within Texas 4-H.

State-level submissions are open to 4-H faculty and Extension personnel leading programs with statewide reach and impact. District-level submissions are open to district 4-H specialists for multi-county programs, and county-level submissions are open to county Extension agents and 4-H club adult leaders, who must include a support letter from their county Extension agent verifying their club’s status.

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.

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.

“We continue to be inspired by the innovative ways 4-H leaders and volunteers teach students about agriculture,” King said. “These grants help turn ideas into experiences that make a lasting impact on youth and their communities while also promoting agricultural advocacy.”

Grant recipients will be required to submit a final report electronically to Texas Farm Bureau by Oct. 12, 2027. TFB 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. 17.

Clover Cash grant recipients will be announced in mid-September.

Contact youthactivities@txfb.org or 254-313-9430 for questions.