Spark an interest
Introduce honey bees and pollinators through a school, Scout, 4-H, or community youth program.
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Steve Taber Youth Education Grant
Small beginnings.
A lifetime of discovery.
Help a young person discover the world of honey bees. This grant supports SCBA affiliated associations providing education, hands-on training, and mentorship for South Carolina youth under 18.
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- Who can apply
- SCBA affiliated associations
- Project focus
- South Carolina youth under age 18
- Apply by
- November 1 · Annual cycle
What this grant supports
Open the hive to the next generation.
Affiliated associations can create their own youth programs or host a program with partners such as 4-H, Scout groups, schools, and other youth organizations.
Build hands-on skills
Support beekeeping education, training, or an individual apprenticeship with skilled mentors.
Is it a fit?
Who can apply.
- Only SCBA affiliated associations may apply.
- Programs must serve youth under 18 in South Carolina.
- Associations may partner with outside organizations to deliver youth education.
What makes a strong application
Show the benefit. Make the plan clear.
Applications are evaluated for age eligibility and program viability through a fair and transparent process. The SCBA Board makes the final award selections.
Annual grant cycle
Keep these dates in mind.
- 01
October 1
Applications open.
- 02
November 1
Applications due; evaluation begins.
- 03
December 15
Applicants notified.
Annual dates are from the published grant guidelines. Review the application for cycle-specific instructions.
Helpful details
Know what comes next.
From preparing a proposal to sharing results, here are the details worth knowing.
What are the association’s responsibilities?
Use approved funds for the selected youth education program or individual. Provide quarterly reports describing spending and the impact on South Carolina youth, and share feedback on the program’s effectiveness. Missing these reports makes the recipient ineligible to apply the following year.
How should we select an apprentice?
For individual apprenticeship programs, give preference to youth who are not already part of a beekeeping family. Your association makes the final selection; youth from beekeeping families remain eligible, including those seeking more advanced skills.
What is expected of mentors and students?
Mentors should teach accepted beekeeping best practices and use SCBA Master Beekeeper Program knowledge, training, and testing. Individual students should provide quarterly reports to their local association and SCBA, and report when the program is completed or discontinued.
Take the next step
Put your idea into motion.
Review the requirements, gather your project details, and complete the Steve Taber Youth Education Grant application.
Open the application
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