Lancaster County 4‑H Council is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for Lancaster County 4‑H clubs or members who want to make a positive impact! Called My Hands to Larger Service funds, 4-H Council now offers four $300 and three $100 awards each year to help fund youth‑driven service projects. These projects should engage 4‑H members in hands‑on learning while benefiting others.
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT?
• Projects are youth-driven — youth are involved in the planning, execution, final report and presentation.
• Projects offer youth opportunities to serve, work and develop life skills.
• Projects reflect youth, club and community partnerships.
• Projects are geared to the skill level of youth participants.
TIMELINE:
• Applications will be accepted from March 1 through the first Tuesday in June.
• Applicants will be notified within 30 days of submission.
• Projects must be completed by November 1.
• Submit written final report upon project completion and schedule 5–10 minute in-person or virtual presentation to 4-H Council during one of their regular meetings (usually held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln). Note, the first Tuesday in November is the last presentation opportunity.
• Failure to complete all requirements will result in disqualification from future 4-H Council My Hands to Larger Service funding opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY:
• Applicants must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4‑H.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today! Download the application form as a DOCX at https://go.unl.edu/larger-service or pick one up at the Extension office! If you have questions, contact Tracy Anderson at tracy.anderson@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180.