Foundation programs SUFFOLK STARTER FLOCK EWE GRANT PROGRAM
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1
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.
PURPOSE: 1. To provide financial assistance in purchasing a registered Suffolk ewe(s), 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 ELIGIBILITY: 1. Applicant must be 9 years old as of January 1, 2025, but not older more 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
EXAMPLES:
3 sheep purchased from a Suffolk Association Member for $1500. $1,750 Purchase Prices of 3 Ewes -250 Paid by Grant recipient
Sheep purchased from a Suffolk Association Member for $700. $700 Purchase price -250 Paid by the grant recipient $450 Foundation contribution paid to seller
$1,500 -1,000
Foundation Contribution paid to seller
$500
Remaining due responsibility of grant recipient
Where are they now?
2024 winners
BRODIE BOYD, OHIO Hi, my name is Brodie Boyd. I won the Ewe Grant purchase award last year. I purchased my ewe lamb named “Pickles” from MacCauley Suffolks with the help of Evan. This was my first Suffolk I had shown. I was able to show Pickles all last year, had a lot of fun, and learned a lot. I am glad I won the grant because I have found a breed of sheep I really like. I am planning to continue showing Suffolks and raise and breed them. I want to thank the Suffolk Foundation -for awarding me the money, MacCauley Suffolks- for letting me purchase one of your ewe lambs, Evan Snyder-for helping me pick “Pickles”, Mr. & Mrs Wiford- at the Ohio Suffolk Show and Kevin and Kerrin Fair. I can’t wait to show Pickles again this year! Thank you.
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