How it Works
FFA members, chapters, or states can complete an online application specific to the engagement opportunity.
Next Gen Plant Systems – Spring
March 2025
Awarded to FFA members to attend one of three Next Gen Conferences during the 2025 calendar year.
Grant Application Opens: Sept. 15, 2024
Grant Application Closes: Nov. 15, 2024
Award Notification: Dec. 5, 2024
Reporting Due: April 15, 2025
Washington Leadership Conference
June and July 2025
FFA members attending WLC can apply for financial assistance to help fund their trip.
Grant Application Opens: Oct. 1, 2024
Grant Application Closes: Dec. 2, 2024
Award Notification: Jan. 15, 2025
State Officer Summit
July 2024
State associations and foundations can apply for financial assistance to attend the summit in Washington, D.C.
Grant Application Opens: March 1, 2025
Grant Application Closes: May 1, 2025
Award Notification: May 15, 2025
Reporting Due: Sept. 1, 2025
Next Gen Ag Education
June 2025
Awarded to FFA members to attend one of three Next Gen Conferences during the 2025 calendar year.
Grant Application Opens: Feb. 1, 2025
Grant Application Closes: April 15, 2025
Award Notification: May 1, 2025
Reporting Due: Aug. 1, 2025
New Century Farmer
July 2025
FFA Alumni members are eligible to receive support from a Student Engagement and Travel Assistance Grant to attend this conference.
Grant Application Opens: Feb 1, 2025
Grant Application Closes: April 15, 2025
Award Notification: May 1, 2025
Reporting Due: Sept. 1, 2025
Next Gen – Fall
Sept. 2025
Awarded to FFA members to attend one of three Next Gen Conferences during the 2025 calendar year.
Grant Application Opens: March 1, 2025
Grant Application Closes: May 31, 2025
Award Notification: July 1, 2025
Reporting Due: Nov. 1, 2025
National FFA Convention & Expo
Oct. 21-25, 2024
FFA advisors can apply for financial assistance to fund travel, housing or ticketed events.
Grant Application Opens: July 15, 2024
Grant Application Closes: Aug. 30, 2024
Award Notification: Sept. 6, 2024
Reporting Due: Dec. 1, 2024
