MSU Extension plays a vital role in the land-grant mission of Michigan State University. Located in every county in the state, MSU Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. In order to continue to grow and strengthen our programs, we need support from people like you!
You an make a difference! Gifts can be designated to support:
Giving Opportunities
There are a variety of giving opportunities to sustain MSU Extension programs and facilities.
GIVE ONLINE
- Programs benefiting 4-H, youth, families, food and health
- Agriculture, business, community, garden and natural resources
- Statewide MSU Extension programs and district funds
- Scholarships, awards and professional development
- Facilities, farms and research stations in local communities
- MSU Extension general fund
GIVE TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
- Extension Master Gardener Program or donate now
- Heroes to Hives Veterans Program or donate now
- Michigan 4-H or donate to 4-H through MSU or Michigan 4-H Foundation
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) or donate now
- Michigan Sea Grant or donate now
GIVE TO FACILITIES
- MSU Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation
- MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center
- MSU Product Center
- MSU Upper Peninsula Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Education Institute (UPREC Learning Center)
- MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
- Tollgate Farm and Education Center
Learn more about gift options and ways to support MSU Extension.
Giving Makes a Difference
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Spartans support CANR community on Giving Tuesday
Published on December 2, 2022
Our CANR community had a successful Giving Tuesday raising more than $12,000 for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension. -
4-H alumni support Michigan 4-H with IRA charitable gift
Published on November 17, 2022
To truly make a difference while also making a tax-free donation, Michigan 4-H alumni Floyd and Judy Englehardt decided to make an IRA charitable rollover gift to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, also referred to as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). -
Steelcase Foundation supports teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County
Published on November 17, 2022
Michigan State University Extension has received a three-year gift from the Steelcase Foundation to offer Teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County. -
4-H Children's Gardens receive estate gift from longtime donor and volunteer
Published on November 17, 2022
Retired MSU professor and longtime Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens donor and volunteer Linda Nelson, Ph.D., left an estate gift to support the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. -
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days
Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.