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Iowa Agricultural Injury Prevention Youth Grants

Link
View program website
Sponsors
CHS Foundation, Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Deadlines
Apr 17, 2026
Contact

Kim McMichael
319.467.4320
kimberlee-mcmichael@uiowa.edu

Purpose

Iowa Agricultural Injury Prevention Youth Grants award funding for youth to take an active role in preventing injuries and deaths on farms by raising awareness about safety and health issues with farmers and other youth in their community. The projects should be conducted by youth, with adults serving as mentors and advisors.

Project examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Distributing ear plugs, sun screen, and healthy snacks to farmers at harvest time
  • Distribute slow moving vehicle (SMV) signs at the local implement dealership, using the opportunity to talk with farmers about roadway safety
  • Make a poster about hearing protection for the county fair and hand out ear plugs and brochures
  • Speak with farmers while they wait in line to drop off grain at the local co-op. Pass out a fact sheet about respiratory health and distribute N95 respirators
  • Produce a YouTube video about safely sorting cattle, using the funds to purchase props for demonstrations, special makeup, or editing software
  • Hold a local essay or poster contest about ATV safety and give away ATV helmets to the winners
  • Develop livestock safety manuals and signs for county fair participants
Eligibility

Iowa youth groups and organizations are eligible to apply.

Geographic coverage
Iowa
Amount of funding

$800

In addition to funding, one project is selected for the Outstanding Youth Grant Award and presented at the annual Midwest Regional Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) conference in November. Funding will be available for travel and expenses to attend the meeting. A cash award will also be given to the top project.

Application process

A link to the application is available on the program website.

Email completed applications to cph-icash@uiowa.edu.

Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Children and youth · Farmers and farmworkers · Injuries · Schools · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Iowa

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Organizations (1)

  • Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, view details



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