The CO-OP Growing Leaders Program

The CO-OP Growing Leaders Program is back for a second year in a row with even more Co-op locations! 

Do you know of someone who wants to participate in 4-H Alberta? Want to invite a new friend to join your 4-H Club? If you are located in one of the 13 local Co-op trading areas below, you may be eligible to join 4-H Alberta through the CO-OP Growing Leaders program.

We are thrilled to announce that 4-H Alberta has partnered for a second year in a row with Federated Co‑operatives Limited and Arrowwood Co-op, Central Alberta Co-op, Cornerstone Co-op, Irma Co-op,   Lloydminster & District Co-op, New Horizon Co-op, North Central Co-op, North Corridor Co-op, Pembina West Co-op, Pincher Creek Co-op, South Country Co-op, Westview Co-op, and Wild Rose Co-op, as generous sponsors of the new CO-OP Growing Leaders program, an exciting initiative that will fund new 4-H Alberta members. 

Each of these Co-op locations will be supporting 4-H Alberta by funding new member registration fees for first-year members (to a maximum of $200) and up to 50% (to a maximum of $100) for second-year returning CO-OP Growing Leader Member applicants. Please visit one of the thirteen (13) local Co-op stores for more information or apply below. 

Funding will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. All information entered in the application below will be confirmed with the local Club and Co-op. Applying for funding does not guarantee that you will be approved.

Application Guidelines:
You must be in one of the 13 local Co-op trading areas – please connect with one of the 13 local Co-ops closest to you
– You must be a new  or second year CO-OP Growing Leader member to 4-H Alberta (NEW/ Returning CO-OP Growing Leader Members are welcome to apply)
– Please contact one of the Local Co-ops mentioned above/ below to talk about the Co-op Growing Leaders 4-H Alberta New Member Registration Program; a complete list of participating Co-ops can be found below in the application 

– Please fill out all questions in the application form below

Information Required:
– The name of the Club you wish to join

– The name and contact information of the General Leader of the Club you wish to join

Process:
– Please reach out to one of the participating Co-op locations below and let them know you are interested in joining 4-H Alberta – We need to know who you spoke with at the local CO-OP store
– Complete the new member application form to get your registration fees waived or reduced if applying as a new member or as a returning a second year member
– Once 4-H Alberta has received all the information, we will connect with the new member’s club and confirm registration

– Once confirmed, your information will be shared with your designated Co-op for approval, then the club will receive the approved registration fees (please note you will be responsible for paying any amounts not covered by the CO-OP Growing Leader program.) 

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024

Please click here to apply. If you have additional questions, please contact development@4hab.com