SUFFOLK EWE GRANT PROGRAM

Submission Deadline
Received by February 1

Application

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 9 years old as of January 1, but not older than 16 years old.
2. Applicant cannot be a current owner or previous owner of registered Suffolk sheep.
3. Only one application per family in a calendar year.
4. Applicant must be able to fund the first $250 towards the purchase of registered Suffolks.
5. Youth receiving a grant must purchase 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 Showcase Sale, Nugget All-American, Midwest Stud Ram Sale and The Suffolk Event.

GRANT AWARD: 

1. The grant recipient is responsible for the initial $250 of the purchase price. In addition to the grant recipient's initial $250 commitment, the Foundation will additionally contribute up to $1000. The Foundation's contribution will be paid directly to the seller.
2. Award funds can be used to purchase more than one ewe (lamb, yearling ewe, bred, or brood ewe).
3. Recipients will receive a complimentary United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association membership (current calendar year).
4. A list of eligible Suffolk breeders can be found on the United Suffolk Sheep Association website (www.suffolks.org).
5. A minimum of five grants are awarded, however, up to twenty-five grants may be awarded each year based on the quality of applications and deservedness of the applicants.
   
   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 February 1. Completed applications are to be electronically submitted to [email protected]