Grant Benefits

Your state association has the opportunity to receive a grant and award that brings the ‘You Make THE Difference National’ to every fair board in your state – providing lasting benefits at no cost to participants.

As part of the statewide grant, every participating fair board receives exclusive access to the You Make THE Difference mobile app—a powerful tool to support, equip, and connect leaders year-round. With on-demand training, ready-to-use resources, and real-time community access, help is now just a tap away.

What the Grant Includes:

A statewide face-to-face training tour tailored to meet the needs of every fair board in your state.

Indefinite access to a comprehensive training webpage with videos, guides, and resources for ongoing development.

As part of the statewide grant, every participating fair board receives exclusive access to the You Make THE Difference mobile app—a powerful tool to support, equip, and connect leaders year-round. With on-demand training, ready-to-use resources, and real-time community access, help is now just a tap away.

As part of the grant, your organization will also receive Ian Hill’s participation in your annual conference or convention, including the delivery of a featured keynote address. Ian will be present in person to inspire, equip, and energize your members through both his keynote and active involvement in key sessions or workshops. All associated travel, lodging, and participation costs are fully covered by the grant—ensuring no additional burden to your organization while maximizing visibility, value, and statewide impact.

A $1,000 administrative grant to support coordination of the program in your State.

Why This Award Matters:

Transformative Impact:

Equip your fair boards with tools and strategies that lead to better operations, increased volunteer engagement, and stronger community connections.

Statewide Collaboration:

Foster a unified approach among fair boards, building stronger relationships and shared solutions across your state.

Lasting Legacy:

With the indefinite-access training webpage, fair boards in your state will have resources to train new leaders and volunteers for years to come.