SUFFOLK EWE GRANT PROGRAM (NEW)

PURPOSE:

1. To provide financial assistance in purchasing a registered Suffolk ewe, for youth starting a Suffolk flock. 
2. To encourage youth to breed registered Suffolk sheep and be involved in the affiliated Suffolk association organizations. 

GRANT ELGIBILITY:

1. Applicant must be 8 years old as of January 1, 2024, but not more than 17 years old. 
2. Applicant cannot be an owner of registered Suffolk sheep.
3. Youth receiving a grant must agree to show the ewe in at least one show during year of receiving the ewe. 
4. Applicant must be able to match the Foundation’s first $250 toward the purchase of a registered Suffolk ewe. 
5. Youth receiving a grant must purchase the ewe directly from a Suffolk Association member or from a sale in which the Suffolk Association member has entered the registered ewe. Examples - United Suffolk Sheep Association online sales, Ohio Sale, Reno Sale, Midwest Stud Ram Sale and The Event: Suffolk Event.
6. Recipient of grant shall become a Junior Suffolk Association member prior to receiving grant money. 

GRANT AWARD: 

1. The grant recipient is responsible for the initial $250 of the ewe’s purchase price. In addition to the grant recipients initial $250 commitment, the Foundation will additionally contribute up to $1000. The Foundation’s contribution will be paid directly to the seller .
2. Up to five grants will be awarded each year.
   • Examples:
     
     Ewe purchased from a Suffolk Association Member for $700.
     
     
     • $700 Ewe purchase price
     • -$250 Paid by grant recipient
     • $450 Foundation contribution paid to seller
     
     Ewe purchased from a Suffolk Association online sale for $1500.
     
     
     • $1,500 Ewe Purchase Price
     • -$250 Paid by Grant recipient
     • $1,250
     • -$1000 Foundation Contribution paid to seller
     • $250 Remaining due responsibility of grant recipient
     
     Ewe purchased from a Suffolk Association Member for $450.
     
     
     • $450 Ewe purchase price
     • -$250 Paid by grant recipient
     • $200 Foundation contribution paid to seller

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Application submission deadline is March 1. Completed applications are to be electronically submitted to [email protected]