Application is limited to Iowa programs
History and Background: Since the beginning
of I-CASH in 1990, annual funds have been designated for community
grants targeted at prevention of farm-related injury in young
people (less than 19 years of age).
Two of I-CASH's goals are
- to reduce agricultural-related injuries in farm youth by 25%
by the year 2010, and
- to reduce to zero, agricultural-related deaths in youth.
We feel that there are many committed and creative communities
across Iowa that can truly help make a difference in achieving
these important goals. Past grantees have conducted effective
community programs on farm safety, including the development of
farm safety curriculum for elementary and middle school youth,
the creation of educational booths with interactive displays,
and sun safety education. The purpose of this grant program is
to decrease the risk of illness and injury from agricultural exposures
to youth living on Iowa farms or otherwise involved in production
agriculture.
