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Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The University of Florida (UF), together with Florida A&M University (FAMU), administers the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. UF/IFAS Extension encompasses thousands of faculty members, scientists, educators, administrative staff, and volunteers, all working to provide solutions for your life. Please consider making an impact on Florida's communities through a gift to UF/IFAS Extension.

Create a Local Legacy

Create an endowment to provide lasting support for UF/IFAS Extension programs in your Florida county

Endowments are gifts that are invested to provide annual support for a program in perpetuity, at the state or county level. We hope to establish at least one endowment for each of Florida's 67 counties and the Seminole Tribe.

Donors choose the purpose and name of the endowment; for example, the Jimmy and Benita S. Boyd St. Johns County 4-H Endowment benefits the 4-H Youth Development Program in St. John's County, while the Escambia County Master Gardeners Endowment benefits the Florida Master Gardener Program in Escambia County. The minimum endowment amount is $30,000, generating approximately $1,200 annually. Gifts can be pledged over five years or can be established through an estate plan. For more information, please contact Sara Olson at (352) 294-7869 or sara.olson@ufl.edu.

Click here to give to your local county Extension program today!

Florida 4-H Youth Development Program

Donors can partner with Florida 4-H to make an impact for Florida's young people through county, district and state programs. Opportunities include support for programs such as 4-H University and 4-H Legislature, funding of scholarships and camperships for 4-H'ers, as well as tax-deductible giving to support 4-H in your local county! For more information about how you can support 4-H, please contact Caylin Hilton at (352) 392-5432 or cnewbern@ufl.edu.

Florida 4-H Camps

4-H Camping provides young people with opportunities to grow through outdoor activities and hands-on, learn-by-doing educational programs. Each year, more than 3,000 youth spend a week or more at one of Florida 4-H's three camps learning new skills, developing self-confidence, making lifelong friends and having a lot of fun. You can support 4-H Camping with a gift here: Florida 4-H Camp Development Fund.

Florida 4-H Clover Society

The Florida 4-H Clover Society Fund exists as a steady source of financial support for Florida 4-H.  With an annual investment of $500 or more you too can join this society of dedicated and passionate Florida 4-H supporters.

Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program 

For more than 40 years, Master Gardeners volunteers have been providing research-based gardening solutions and outreach to Florida's residents, helping make their communities better informed, more sustainable and more beautiful. Show your support with a gift to the Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund today!

Florida Master Naturalist Program

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote understanding and respect of Florida's Natural world. Taught by 150 instructors statewide, FMNP training benefits persons interested in learning more about Florida’s environment or wishing to increase their knowledge for use in education programs as volun­teers, employees, ecotourism guides, and others. Click here to support FMNP with a gift!