Living to Serve Grants provide an opportunity for FFA chapters and state FFA associations/foundations to seek funding to support various types of service projects through a competitive application process.
Applicants must identify a community need that falls within one of four focus areas: community safety; hunger, health and nutrition; environmental responsibility; or community engagement.
AVAILABLE GRANTS
Yearlong Grants
This grant provides middle/high school FFA chapters with up to $3,000 to support a service-learning project that spans an entire school year.
Semester-Long Grants
Apply now! This grant provides middle/high school FFA chapters with up to $1,200 per semester to implement a service-learning project in their community for one semester.
Day of Service Mini-Grants
Apply now! This grant provides alumni or middle/high school chapters with up to $400 to conduct a one-time service event.
All grants are available for projects based on duration and scope.
Living to Serve Grants Application Dates
Application Type | Application Open | Application Due | Award Notification |
Yearlong Living to Serve Grant | April 15, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | Aug. 1, 2024 |
Fall Semester- Long Living to Serve Grant | July. 25, 2024 | Sept. 9, 2024 | Sept. 16, 2024 |
Spring Semester-Long Living to Serve Grant | Dec. 15, 2024 | Feb. 1, 2024 | Feb. 15, 2024 |
Day of Service Mini-Grant | Always Open | First of Each Month | 15th of each month |
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