New GRANT OPPORTUNITIES The United Suffolk Sheep Foundation is pleased to announce three exciting new opportunities funded by the generous donation from the Hazel and Richard Barth Memorial Fund. A total of $15,000 has been allocated for the three programs. This is a unique opportunity for USSA and UJSSA members to submit applications for each of the three grants listed below. There is no application deadline. Applications will be reviewed by the Barth Memorial Committee when received and funding will be granted to worthy applications, up until the $15,000 cap is reached. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.SUFFOLKS.ORG. SHEPHERD DEVELOPMENT GRANT – SHEEP RELATED SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Funds support initiatives related to sheep-related business development. Examples include acquiring equipment for establishing businesses that extend beyond personal flock production and sheep handling equipment, instead providing specific services or value-added lamb and/or wool-related items or services. For example, equipment to provide business services to others: · An ultrasound machine · Professional sheep shearing equipment · Computer, software, or other electronic equipment for accounting and/or processing payment transactions · Equipment for direct-marketing of lamb – freezers, coolers, signage, etc. The above are examples, but not all-inclusive. SHEPHERD DEVELOPMENT GRANT – FURTHER SHEEP EDUCATION Funds support individuals to increase their personal knowledge on sheep and sheep-related topics. Examples include: · Participation in a sheep shearing school to develop professional shearing skills. · Training or ultrasound certification to enhance flock management. · Attend a sheep-related workshop or conference. · Take part in online training related to sheep. · Participation in meat processing courses to gain expertise in producing and marketing American lamb products. · Conduct a research project involving Suffolk sheep. The above are examples, but not all-inclusive. SUFFOLK COMMUNITY GRANT Funding for grassroots education and leadership programs. This grant is designed to assist in and support United Suffolk Sheep Association (USSA) and/or United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association (UJSSA) member-driven initiatives that advance Suffolk producer education, and/or Suffolk youth leadership development. Examples: · Organize a lambing school. · Host a sheep livestock intern or complete a sheep-related internship. · Support state Suffolk educational field days. · Engage breeders in educational tours and outreach events that promote sheep industry knowledge and involvement. · Establish a youth leadership clinic for young Suffolk producers.
· Host a lamb carcass cutting demonstration. · Conduct a lamb tasting/cooking demonstration. The above are examples, but not all-inclusive. Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; however, total annual funding is limited.
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