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Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 to local 4-H programs in 2025-2026
Published on April 1, 2025
Grant opportunities of up to $1,000 are available from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2025-2026 program year. -
Fostering curiosity in 4-H youth: a guide for volunteers
Published on March 20, 2025
As a 4-H volunteer, you have the unique opportunity to cultivate curiosity in young people, helping them develop a lifelong love for discovery and knowledge. -
How to build sparks in your 4-H club
Published on March 20, 2025
As adults supporting 4-H members, our job is to be a champion for youth passion, provide positive energy and build associated skills. -
Effectively screening volunteers for youth programs
Published on February 28, 2025
Volunteer screening is a crucial component of a quality youth program. What are the best practices? -
The Partnership Playbook: Continuous evaluation and improvement
Published on February 28, 2025
Successful community partnerships rely on ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure that youth served are given the greatest opportunities to thrive. -
Michigan 4-H interest survey: 2024 results and insights
Published on February 27, 2025
New data from the Michigan 4-H SPARK Survey to support 4-H staff in improving youth access to 4-H projects. -
Building youth recognition into 4-H club programming
Published on February 20, 2025
4-H volunteers can build a variety of important life skills through the usage of recognition. -
Building assets for youth success
Published on February 20, 2025
Youth need assets to avoid risky behavior and become successful adults. -
Michigan 4-H's improved 4-H SPARK Survey helps identify youth sparks
Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan 4-H staff updated the 4-H SPARK Survey to improve youth access to 4-H projects. -
Houghton County’s Trap Rock 4-H Club celebrates 100 years of community, service and youth development
Published on February 3, 2025
The end of 2024 wrapped up a milestone year for the Trap Rock 4-H Club in Houghton County. Though the formal incorporation paperwork has long been lost to time, the club celebrated 2024 as their centennial year.