What?

Lead to Change is National 4-H Council’s community action planning platform that empowers teens like you to become agents of Change. It’s about empowering and tackling issues in your community head-on. When you create a Lead to Change project with a team, you’re not just solving problems – you are sparking a movement that strengthens and revitalizes a community. It’s your opportunity to step up, take action, and make a real difference.

Who?

Are you someone who’s itching to shake things up in your community and lead the way? Do your friends often turn to you for ideas and solutions? Are you eager to inspire others to become a part of something impactful? Do you want to influence others and be part of something bigger than you? If so, then Lead to Change is for you!

When?

Review the timeline-it’s your roadmap. Learn when to kickstart your project, dream and share your vision at Ignite, implement your plan when you return home, and keep the momentum going until November 1st when progress reports are due for grant recipients.

Why?

Your community counts on you to make a real difference using your brainpower, compassion, creativity, and well-being! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and make the world a better place for everyone.

How?

Check out the Before, During and After checklist to see how attending Ignite by 4-H, Citizenship Washington Focus or True Leaders in Equity Institute will supercharge your Lead to Change project. In a nutshell, you’ll:

• Dream up a project,
• Develop a poster with your team and pitch it at the event
• Give and get feedback from peers, educators, adults, and industry professionals, at the event
• Once you return home, if you are interested in applying for funds to help support your project, you can submit a proposal for review. Either way, you’ll be prepared to take the steps to complete a project that will make your community and the world a better place!

Want to see examples of successful projects? View last year’s Lead to Change grant recipients here.