Program Areas
Featured Civic Engagement Programs
Rural Youth Development
Through the USDA Rural Youth Development (RYD) Grant Program, National 4-H Council collaborates with more than 100 public universities to provide programs tailored to the needs of rural youth. The RYD program goals include empowering rural communities to involve youth as partners in decision-making and governance, improve the quality of after-school programs in rural communities and provide professional staff and volunteer development.Featured Civic Engagement Events
Citizenship Washington Focus
For more than 50 years, thousands of high school youth from all across the country have traveled to Washington, DC each summer to partake in the preeminent 4-H civic engagement and leadership experience— Citizenship Washington Focus.Leadership Washington Focus
Each summer, hundreds of middle school youth from all across the country travel to Washington, DC to partake in a 4-H civic engagement and leadership experience tailored for younger students — Leadership Washington Focus.Featured Civic Engagement Supporter
Farm Credit
Farm Credit understands the importance of youth and building their skills to become the informed consumers and leaders Farm Credit needs. National 4‑H Council and Farm Credit are working to help hundreds of 4‑H members associated with historically black and Native American colleges and universities engage in life-changing leadership conferences and experiences. Farm Credit funding is made possible by the more than 1,000 directors and employees of Farm Credit banks and institutions across America.
Support the FOURWARD Fund
Kids need us now more than ever. Help 4‑H ensure kids and families in need have access to educational resources and support all year long.
4-H at Home
4‑H at Home provides hands-on, educational activities for kids and teens all year long. Get our latest 4‑H at Home Activity Guide, activities from 4‑H Land-Grant Universities, and more.
Join the 4-H Alumni Community
Show your 4‑H pride! Join the 4‑H Alumni Community and get access to the latest 4‑H content, opportunities to connect with other alumni, and more.
Shop 4-H Curriculum & Supplies
Visit Shop 4‑H for at-home learning learning activities and educational resources. Check out Shop 4‑H best sellers, including activity kits, curriculum, and more!
