The Clover Foundation

The Clover Foundation

The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is a non-profit corporation organized by spirited public citizens dedicated to the development and growth of the county’s youth. The Foundation utilizes private resources to enable individuals or organizations to advance the membership, leadership, and influence of 4-H, FFA and other youth development programs.
The Clover Foundation

The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support not currently available through public sources. It accomplishes this through monetary donations of individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic groups.
The Clover Foundation Promotes Teaching of

Initiative and leadership skills

Responsibility toward their community

Service to others through the principles of living and working cooperatively
Heritage Hog Applications Due November 1st

The Clover Foundation of Santa Clara County is looking for our next local Santa Clara County Youth Exhibitor (Recipient) to raise and sell The Clover Foundation Heritage Hog at the Santa Clara County Fair. Please select the Heritage Hog Scholarship link above and apply!

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Scholarship Applications

The designated winner(s) may receive up to a $2,500 scholarship; additional awards may be given. The winner(s) will be formally recognized during the Santa Clara County Fair. Applications are due to the Clover Foundation the 4^th Friday in April. If necessary, interviews will be held at a location and date to be determined. Calls will be made to all applicants if interviews are necessary.

ELIGIBILITY-Applicants must:

Be an active member of a Santa Clara County youth organization and resident of Santa Clara County.
Graduate from high school in this calendar year.
Candidates with experience in an agriculturally focused youth program, or pursuing a career in agriculture, will be given preference.

Application

Livestock Loans

No-interest Livestock Loans for 4-H and FFA market animals are available for youth residing in Santa Clara County. The money is available from the Ed Vargas Livestock Fund. The number of loans granted may be limited by available funds, so do not delay in contacting the Foundation.