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STUDENT
PROJECT GRANT
2021 APPLICATION
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WHAT IS THE STUDENT PROJECT GRANT?
Nebraska Farm Bureau will provide four (4) grants of up to $1,000 each spring. The purpose of the award is
to provide funds for students to begin or expand their 4-H or FFA projects. There is no limit to the scale of
the project – students are awarded money based on their budget and goals for the project. Their personal
statement, nancial need, advisor statement, and project summary are also taken into consideration.
Applicants must hold a current Nebraska Farm Bureau student membership. Students ages 16-23 can join
Nebraska Farm Bureau and enjoy the benets of being a member at a discounted rate. To join Nebraska Farm
Bureau, visit www.ne.org.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION?
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges (Nebraska Farm Bureau members and/or staff). The criteria
for selection will be based on the completeness of the application in each area:
· Project Summary
· Budget and Goals
· Financial Need
· Personal & Advisor Statements
HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Complete the attached form. An application can be downloaded at www.nefoundaon.org. Applications
must be submitted online by April 15.
All applicants will receive notication of the results within one month.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please contact Audrey Schipporeit at (402) 499-5802 or audreys@ne.org.
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PROJECT GRANT
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15
Name
Home Address
Phone Number
Advisor Phone
I have included a photo of myself for NEFB to use if selected:
1. Please give a summary and overview of your FFA or 4-H project:
Please check one: Beginning Project
Yes No
Expansion Project
Birthdate
FFA Chapter/4-H Club Name
Years in Club
Advisor Name
Email
Advisor Email
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PROJECT GRANT
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2. Goals for your project:
Please include the current and/or beginning size of the project. Explain how this award will benet the
development and/or expansion of your project.
3. Student Statement:
Explain how this award will benet the development and/or expansion of your project. Include any nancial
and/or special circumstances that would limit your ability to start or expand your project without receiving
this grant.
4. Advisor Statement:
Explain how this grant will benet the development and/or expansion of the applicant’s project. Include any
nancial and/or special circumstances that would limit the applicant’s ability to start or expand your project
without receiving this grant.
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5. Budget:
Operational Costs: Items having a direct relationship to the project that is planned to be consumed during
the operation of this grant. (Examples: feed, vet services, repairs, rent, and other items listed)
Provide a summary that explains your total cost budget and how the funds will be obtained.
1. How do you plan to obtain resources necessary to cover total costs for your project?
2. Do you have collaborations providing resources to help in accessing capital items such as breeding
livestock, buildings, or machinery? Explain these collaborations.
Capital Item Costs: Other anticipated costs that are long-term items such as equipment and building
repairs related to this project.
Item Type Description Total Cost Award Funded
Total
Item Type Description Total Cost Award Funded
Total
Student Signature
Advisor Signature
Parent Signature
Date
Date
Date
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PHOTO RELEASE FORM
I hereby grant Nebraska Farm Bureau permission to use my likeness in a photograph or video in any and all of
its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration.
I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of the Nebraska Farm Bureau and will
not be returned.
I hereby irrevocably authorize the Nebraska Farm Bureau to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute
this photo/video for purposes of publicizing the Nebraska Farm Bureau’s programs or for any other
lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the nished product, including written
or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other
compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.
I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Nebraska Farm Bureau from all claims, demands,
and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting
on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
I am 21 years of age and am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing
below and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release.
Signature
Parent/Guardians Signature
Printed Name
Parent/Guardians Printed Name
Date
Date
Date
Date
If the person signing is under age 21, there must be consent by a parent or guardian, as follows:
I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of ________________________________________________, named above,
and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this person.
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