4-H Endowment Grants Due

Any Dane County 4-H club can apply for a Dane County 4-H Endowment Grant (one per club). Endowment grant funds support 4-H Club community service/service learning projects. Grants, up to $500, are awarded to clubs that meet the following criteria:

• Projects that are educational and develop life skills
• Projects that are determined and led by youth with support from adults
• Projects that gather information from the community to ensure that the project is meeting genuine community needs
• Projects that have a lasting, positive impact on the community

4-H Endowment Grant Application 2026-2027 – Google Doc to download and make a copy

• Accountability Form for Endowment
• Endowment Grant Ideas – projects/activities that have been funded in the past
• 4-H Service Learning Standards and Best Practice Guide – This guide includes the seven components of a service learning project, as well as examples of strong service learning projects.

The Endowment Grant deadline is November 15 each year – Deadline extended to November 16, 2026 due to the weekend. Contact 4Hinfo@countyofdane.com with questions.

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