Lancaster County 4-H Council’s Hands to Larger Service Award, sponsored by Lancaster County 4‑H Council, provides financial support for 4‑H clubs and members to complete projects that benefit their clubs or communities. Each year, four $300 awards and three $100 awards are available. 4‑H members should be actively involved in “learning by doing” through service.
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 Oct. 1.
• Applicants will be notified within 30 days of submission.
• Projects must be completed by Nov. 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's Hands to Larger Service funding opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY:
• 4-H clubs and/or 4‑H members must be enrolled in Lancaster County 4‑H.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today! Fill out the webform at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/clubs/awards/hands-to-larger-service-application. If you’d like a print-friendly version of this application/final report, pick one up at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County office or email lancaster4h@unl.edu.
If you have questions, contact Tracy Anderson at tracy.anderson@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180.