GRANTS AND AWARDS

National 4‑H Council grants and awards help young people learn, grow and make a difference in their communities.

Welcome to WebGrants

National 4 H Council grants give youth and adults the opportunity to take on issues critical to their lives, families, and communities. The grants are offered through land-grant universities to 4 H programs in local communities, counties, and states. The WebGrants online portal is a one-stop resource to access all available funding opportunities as well as submit related reporting.

Applications for funding are only accepted from 4 H/Extension professionals and state level Extension 4 H/Youth Development Program Leaders or LGU Administrators. Grant deadlines are determined in conjunction with our funding partners. Once a particular grant is announced, grant proposals are normally solicited for at least an eight-week period.

Resources

Explore the resources below to learn more about the 4-H WebGrants portal.

Grant Resources

External User Guide Web Grants System
External User Guide Web Grants System
Branded Web Grants Financial Reporting PowerPoint
Branded Web Grants Financial Reporting PowerPoint

How to register

If you are a previous Webgrants user, please do not re-register. If you do not know your user information please email 4hgrants@fourhcouncil.edu for login information.

Grant proposal/application tips

When preparing a proposal/application, remember to:

  • Thoroughly read the entire RFP/RFA before you begin
  • Start preparing the proposal/application well before the deadline; waiting until the last minute often results in forgotten elements and simple errors that make the submission less likely to be funded
  • Review all program objectives and create a plan that you can implement that clearly addresses the stated objectives
  • Note the project implementation dates to ensure you will be able to meet all reporting and deliverable deadlines
  • Make sure your budget is suitable for accomplishing your plan, accurately reflects the allowable costs to fulfill grant requirements, and has been checked for math errors
  • Ensure that all necessary attachments are included and do not include attachments that are not requested
  • Allow enough time for review by your LGU sponsored programs office, if required.
  • Don’t forget, your state level Extension 4‑H/Youth Development Program leader or LGU administrator must have time to approve the proposal as well.

Please note that failure to adhere to all requirements may exclude
your proposal/application from consideration for the funding opportunity.