Grants & Awards

Annual 4-H Program Grant

The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees annually approves the distribution of funds to support 4-H programming across the state.

• Annual Grant Report Form (PDF) (MS Word)
For programs conducted September 1 – April 30 the report is due May 31.
For programs conducted May 1 – August 30, the report is due September 30.

4-H County Innovative Grants

The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees annually approves the distribution of competitive grant opportunities. These grants are designed to encourage program planning and participation by 4-H members and volunteers in partnership with county MSU Extension 4 H program staff. Click here for details, application packet and report forms.

KATCH Grants

Kids Are True Conservation Heroes (KATCH) is a youth-initiated fish and wildlife hands-on education and community service opportunity. It fosters fisheries and wildlife stewardship and help kids develop into “true conservation heroes,” preparing them to be involved community members and future landowners. Michigan 4-H clubs and other youth groups are encouraged to identify, plan, and accomplish a land or water related community service project in their local area. KATCH grants are not available at this time.

Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

The Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes outstanding achievements of Michigan 4-H volunteers or groups that have exhibited excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development in the areas of 4-H beef cattle; dairy cattle; goats; horses; horticulture, crops and soils; poultry; rabbits; sheep; swine; and veterinary science. Honorees choose where their $1,000 recognition award will go to advance Michigan 4-H youth development programming in agriculture. Currently one (1) award is available.