Youth Grant Program

Youth participating in the auction at the Jefferson County Fair have the option to apply for the Animal Auction Grant. This grant is designed to provide support for Jefferson County Fair animal exhibitors interested in further enhancing/advancing their Fair participation in one of the respective animal projects (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbits) at the current year’s Fair. Funds for these grants result from proceeds raised during the Silent Auction at the Animal Auction of the previous year.

Applications Close on June 1st

Make sure you apply before the deadline to be eligible for the program! A committee will be reviewing the applications shortly after.

2026 Animal Auction & Youth Celebration Information

2026 Youth Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Jefferson County Fair Animal Auction & Youth Celebration Grant. This grant is designed to provide support for Jefferson County Fair animal exhibitors interested in further enhancing/advancing their Fair participation in one of the respective animal projects (Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Poultry, Rabbits) at the current year’s Fair. Funds for these grants result from proceeds raised during the Silent Auction at the Animal Auction of the previous year.

Contact Information

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Last Name

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Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Grant Questions

Youth Organization you participate at the Fair through:

Amount of Funds Requested (between $50-$300)

If funded, how will this grant benefit your participation or achievement at the Fair?

Describe, in detail, the purpose for which funds are being requested.

Indicate whether the grant amount requested will fund the entire purpose

Answer yes or no, then provide reasoning if no

What have you learned from your experiences in the agricultural community through fair, or other?

If you're selected as a recipient, be prepared for the committee to follow up with you after Fair to get a short report of how the funds were used.

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