2026 CO-OP Growing Leaders: supporting new 4-H Alberta Members
Have you heard of 4-H Alberta?  Do you want to try out 4-H Alberta but don't know where to start? If you are located in one of the local Co-op trading areas below, you may be eligible. 

We are thrilled to announce that 4-H Alberta has once again partnered  with Federated Co‑operatives Limited and Arrowwood Co-op, Central Alberta Co-op, Cornerstone Co-op, Irma Co-op, Lakeland Co-op, Lloydminster and District Co-op, Neerlandia Co-op, New Horizon Co-op, North Central Co-op, North Corridor Co-op, Peace Country Co-op, Pembina West Co-op, Pincher Creek Co-op, South Country Co-op, Westview Co-op, Wild Rose Co-op and Vegreville 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 trading areas will be supporting 4-H Alberta by funding new member registration fees for first-year members in the 2026/2027 Club Year (to a maximum of $200) and up to 50% (to a maximum of $100) for second-year returning CO-OP Growing Leaders Member applicants (registered as NEW members through the 2025/2026 CO-OP Growing Leaders program).  If you are located in one of the 17 local Co-op trading areas below, you may be eligible to join 4-H Alberta through the CO-OP Growing Leaders program.

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 17 local Co-op trading areas - please connect with one of the 17 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 a Co-op location in one of the participating Co-op trading areas below (please see links) and let them know you are interested in joining 4-H Alberta
  • Complete the new member application form to get your registration fees waived or reduced if applying as a new member or as a returning 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 Friday, December 11, 2026.


If you have additional questions please contact development@4hab.co
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Participant Information
If applying for more than one member, please fill out a separate form for each member application. 
First and Last Name of the 4-H Member: (Participant Name Applying For) *
First and Last Name of the parent/guardian: *
Parent/ guardian phone number: *
Parent/ guardian email: *
Age of 4-H Member: *
What Region are you from: *
What club(s) are you registering with? *
What is the name of the General Leader? *
What is the email of the General Leader? *
What is the phone number of the General Leader? *
Please select the Membership category you are registering for: *
Did you receive funding from the CO-OP Growing Leader Program last year? *
If you received funding last year, which club were you registered with?
Participating Co-op Locations
Below is a list of the 17 participating Co-ops, please complete the following information:
I am located in one of the following Co-op trading areas: (Please click the link to find a Co-op closest to you.) *
If applicable, please enter the first and last name of the person you connected with at your local Co-op trading area:
Please enter your Co-op Member Number (if applicable):
How did you hear about the New Member Program? *
I certify that I have provided full and complete information in this application for 4-H Alberta Co-op New Member Funding.  I understand my information will be shared with my Local Co-op, and Club to determine eligibility. *
I understand that if I am selected for the new Member fee, I will remain in good standing with 4-H Alberta. *
I confirm I am applying as a new Member and have not been previously registered in or participated with 4-H Alberta. *
Optional: I give permission for you to share my name and email with the Federated Co-operative Limited and the local Co-ops for follow up and testimonial purposes.  *
Please type your name below, this acts as your electronics signature: *
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