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.
Yearlong Grant
Yearlong grants provide middle and high school FFA chapters with up to $3,000 to support a service-learning project that spans an entire school year.
Semester-long Grant
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-Grant
Apply now! This grant provides alumni, middle and high school chapters with up to $400 to conduct a one-time service event.
State Day of Service Grant
All grants are available for projects based on duration and scope.
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