Prepare members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Future Farmers of America channels most of its recent giving into state FFA associations and foundations, with repeated professional grants to organizations such as the Indiana FFA Foundation in Trafalgar, Indiana, and the North Carolina FFA Association in Raleigh, North Carolina. That pattern reflects a funder built around agricultural education and member development rather than a single program area. The foundation supports leadership development, supervised agricultural experience projects, service-learning, scholarships, and student participation costs, all within the FFA network. It also funds individuals, and its programs include both competitive chapter and state-association grants and scholarship awards for students and alumni. The recent grants list shows ongoing support across multiple years, including separate awards to the Ohio FFA Association in Columbus, Kentucky FFA Association in Frankfort, and Georgia FFA Foundation in Swainsboro. Those recurring awards point to a structure that combines chapter-level support with state-level grants and scholarship funding. Nationally, its work is tied to agricultural education and the broader FFA membership pipeline, from middle school chapters through college members and alumni.
A central theme in Future Farmers of America’s grantmaking is service-learning. Through Living to Serve grants, state associations and chapters receive support for service projects, including up to $8,000 for a state-level day of service and up to $1,200 per semester for a chapter project. The foundation also backs hands-on agricultural learning. Grants for Growing supports middle and high school FFA chapters developing project-based or experiential learning opportunities, with awards of up to $5,000, while SAE Grants provide $1,000 to start or expand supervised agricultural experiences, with larger continuing-project awards available. Student access is another clear focus. Give the Gift of Blue provides official jackets to members in need, and Student Engagement and Travel Assistance Grants help reduce travel and fee costs for participation in National FFA programs and events. Scholarship support is organized separately through the National FFA Scholarship Program and National FFA Scholarships.
$768K
$35.3M
$36M
$33.5M
Most grants fall between $8K and $13K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$13K
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Typical awards are modest and clustered around the low five figures: p25 is $8,000, median grant size is $10,163, and p75 is $13,100. The recent grant list also includes larger state-association professional grants above that range, including awards in the $20,000s and $30,000s. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off, with the same state organizations appearing across multiple years, such as Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Indiana. Future Farmers of America functions as a foundation, funds individuals, and also operates grant and scholarship programs. Several programs accept unsolicited applications, including Living to Serve, Grants for Growing, SAE Grants, and National FFA Scholarships.
Giving is national, and every grant in the recipient-country distribution is in the United States. By count, Florida appears most often among recipient states, while 19% of grants go to recipients in Indiana. Recent awards reach state associations and foundations in cities including Trafalgar, Raleigh, Columbus, Frankfort, Swainsboro, and Indianapolis. The recipient pattern is broad, with grants also landing in Raleigh, Raleigh, and other state capitals and regional centers across the country.
The typical grant size sits in the low five figures: p25 is $8,000, median grant size is $10,163, and p75 is $13,100. Program limits vary by offering, ranging from $1,200 per semester for Living to Serve chapter grants to $100,000 for FFA Ventures investments.
Yes, several programs do. Living to Serve Grants, Grants for Growing, SAE Grants, and National FFA Scholarships are listed as accepting unsolicited applications. Give the Gift of Blue is not listed that way.
The foundation supports agricultural education, youth leadership, career and technical education, scholarships and student financial aid, service-learning, and entrepreneurship. Named programs include Living to Serve, Grants for Growing, SAE Grants, Student Engagement and Travel Assistance Grants, and National FFA Scholarships.
It funds both. The profile says it funds individuals, and its programs include scholarship awards for graduating seniors and college FFA members or alumni, as well as grants to chapters, state associations, and foundations.
Its giving is national, but Florida is the top state by grant count. Indiana recipients account for 19% of grants, and the recent awards also show repeated support for organizations in states such as Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Indiana.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Future Farmers of America that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For FFA student chapter affiliation fees, plant science-based educational opportunities, or supplies/materials for local agricultural education programs.
Deadline: 2026 deadlines: March 1, June 1, and Sept. 1
Who can apply: For projects that create an FFA Alumni and Supporters chapter; preference is given to new applicants and projects with sustainable and impactful items.
Deadline: 2026 deadlines: March 1, June 1, and Sept. 1
Who can apply: For state alumni and supporters associations to fund state and regional development conferences and partnership-building projects between FFA chapters and Alumni and Supporters chapters. Preference is given to new applicants and projects with sustainable and impactful items.
Deadline: 2026 deadlines: March 1, June 1, and Sept. 1
Who can apply: For improving existing FFA Alumni and Supporters chapters; can be used to fund alumni and supporters annual fees. Preference is given to new applicants and projects with sustainable and impactful items.
Deadline: 2026 deadlines: March 1, June 1, and Sept. 1
Who can apply: Culver’s franchises sponsor their local FFA chapter(s) and provide jackets to members who cannot afford one.
Deadline: Restaurants can sign up from Feb. 23 through the end of 2026; jackets awarded May 1, Aug. 1, Oct. 1 and Dec. 1.
Who can apply: Middle and high school FFA chapters developing and improving project-based or experiential learning opportunities for students.
Deadline: May 15 application due date mentioned on the site, but no active future deadline is visible in the provided content.
Who can apply: Varies by subprogram; examples include local FFA Alumni and Supporters chapters, active members, and chapter-affiliated students.
Deadline: 2026 grant deadlines are March 1, June 1 and Sept. 1; award applications are due July 1.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANA FFA FOUNDATION | TRAFALGAR, IN | $33,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NORTH CAROLINA FFA ASSOCIATION | RALEIGH, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| ALABAMA FFA ASSOCIATION | Auburn, AL | $16,600 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| INDIANA FFA ASSOCIATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $16,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| WISCONSIN FFA ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS | Waupun, WI | $14,197 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| DELAWARE FFA ASSOCIATION | DOVER, DE | $13,900 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| OHIO FFA ASSOCIATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $13,500 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| GEORGIA FFA FOUNDATION | SWAINSBORO, GA | $13,400 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| ILLINOIS FFA ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS | Springfield, IL | $13,395 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $13,300 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| MISSOURI FFA ASSOCIATION | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | $13,300 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| MINNESOTA FFA ASSOCIATION | LITCHFIELD, MN | $12,900 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| Wisconsin State FFA Foundation | MADISON, WI | $12,800 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NEBRASKA FFA ASSOCIATION | LINCOLN, NE | $12,800 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| KANSAS FFA ASSOCIATION | MANHATTAN, KS | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| Illinois State FFA Foundation | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION | ANKENY, IA | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FFA | GALT, CA | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION | STILLWATER, OK | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION | AUSTIN, TX | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| KENTUCKY FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FDN | FLEMINGSBURG, KY | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| SOUTH DAKOTA FFA FOUNDATION INC | BATH, SD | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| UTAH STATE FFA ASSOCIATION | LOGAN, UT | $11,100 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| FLORIDA FFA FOUNDATION INC | HAINES CITY, FL | $10,600 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NORTH DAKOTA FFA FOUNDATION INC | BISMARCK, ND | $10,500 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NORTH BUNCOMBE FFA ALUMNI | WEAVERVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| VINCENNES UNIVERSITY | VINCENNES, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS | FLAT ROCK, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| IVY TECH FOUNDATION INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY | HUNTINGTON, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| OREGON FFA ASSOCIATION | CORVALLIS, OR | $8,900 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| VIRGINIA FFA ASSOCIATION | BLACKSBURG, VA | $8,800 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| PENNSYLVANIA FFA ASSOCIATION | Harrisburg, PA | $8,700 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| WYOMING FFA ASSOCIATION | CHEYENNE, WY | $8,600 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| CONNECTICUT FFA ASSOCIATION | MANSFIELD CENTER, CT | $8,300 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| MISSISSIPPI FFA FOUNDATION | RAYMOND, MS | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NORTH PUTNAM | ROACHDALE, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| EAST CENTRAL FFA | BROOKVILLE, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| Forest Park FFA | FERDINAND, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| MEDORA FFA | MEDORA, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| ALASKA FFA ASSOCIATION | PALMER, AK | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| Adams Central FFA | MONROE, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| Pioneer FFA | ROYAL CENTER, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| PURDUE POLYTECHNIC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| South Dearborn FFA | AURORA, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NEW MEXICO STATE FFA ASSOCIATION | LAS CRUCES, NM | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| NORTHWOOD FFA | NAPPANEE, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| HOOSIER HILLS FFA | BLOOMINGTON, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
| CASCADE FFA | COATESVILLE, IN | $8,000 | 2025 | 2024 Prof Grant |
INDIANA FFA FOUNDATION
$33,0002024 Prof Grant
NORTH CAROLINA FFA ASSOCIATION
$25,0002024 Prof Grant
ALABAMA FFA ASSOCIATION
$16,6002024 Prof Grant
INDIANA FFA ASSOCIATION
$16,1002024 Prof Grant
WISCONSIN FFA ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS
$14,1972024 Prof Grant
DELAWARE FFA ASSOCIATION
$13,9002024 Prof Grant
OHIO FFA ASSOCIATION
2024 Prof Grant
GEORGIA FFA FOUNDATION
$13,4002024 Prof Grant
ILLINOIS FFA ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS
$13,3952024 Prof Grant
TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION
$13,3002024 Prof Grant
MISSOURI FFA ASSOCIATION
$13,3002024 Prof Grant
MINNESOTA FFA ASSOCIATION
$12,9002024 Prof Grant
Wisconsin State FFA Foundation
$12,8002024 Prof Grant
NEBRASKA FFA ASSOCIATION
$12,8002024 Prof Grant
KANSAS FFA ASSOCIATION
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
Illinois State FFA Foundation
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FFA
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
OKLAHOMA FFA ASSOCIATION
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
KENTUCKY FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FDN
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
SOUTH DAKOTA FFA FOUNDATION INC
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
UTAH STATE FFA ASSOCIATION
$11,1002024 Prof Grant
FLORIDA FFA FOUNDATION INC
$10,6002024 Prof Grant
NORTH DAKOTA FFA FOUNDATION INC
$10,5002024 Prof Grant
NORTH BUNCOMBE FFA ALUMNI
$10,0002024 Prof Grant
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
$10,0002024 Prof Grant
INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS
$10,0002024 Prof Grant
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
$10,0002024 Prof Grant
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY
$10,0002024 Prof Grant
OREGON FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,9002024 Prof Grant
VIRGINIA FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,8002024 Prof Grant
PENNSYLVANIA FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,7002024 Prof Grant
WYOMING FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,6002024 Prof Grant
CONNECTICUT FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,3002024 Prof Grant
MISSISSIPPI FFA FOUNDATION
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
NORTH PUTNAM
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
EAST CENTRAL FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
Forest Park FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
MEDORA FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
ALASKA FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
Adams Central FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
Pioneer FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
PURDUE POLYTECHNIC
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
South Dearborn FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
NEW MEXICO STATE FFA ASSOCIATION
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
NORTHWOOD FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
HOOSIER HILLS FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
CASCADE FFA
$8,0002024 Prof Grant
