Expand your chapter's activities through generous donor funding
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is accepting applications for the 2016 Chapter Grant Program, available in two categories: Cooperative Education and Food for America.Chapter grants encourage Wisconsin FFA chapters to develop individual and cooperative activities which will enhance their communities. Some examples of Cooperative Education Grant projects include: establishing mini cooperative business models that FFA members put into practice, leadership qualities training, or working with a local cooperative in teaching local members about the group's culture. Food for America Grant activities have been or could be: hosting events done in cooperation with another organization to promote healthy foods or eating, or establishing a community garden.
The Cooperative Education Grant is sponsored by Cooperative Network and the Food for America Grant is funded by Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative, Inc.
In order to be eligible for a 2016 Chapter Grant, FFA chapters must be in good standing with the Wisconsin Association of FFA and must submit a completed application to the Wisconsin FFA Foundation by May 2, 2016. Applications can be found on the Wisconsin FFA website (www.wisconsinffa.org/programs), listed as "2016 FFA Chapter Grant Applications - due May2.xls." Please contact the Wisconsin FFA Foundation at 608-831-5058 x 1 with any further questions.
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, unites individuals, organizations and companies who share a common interest in the advancement of agriculture and community leadership through FFA. You can support today's FFA members by supporting the programs that have been core tenets of the FFA: proficiency awards, career development events, state FFA degrees, sectional leadership workshops, scholarships, chapter awards, agri-science fair, state FFA convention and state officer support. Learn more about the Wisconsin FFA Foundation and sponsorship opportunities by visiting www.wisconsinffafoundation.org.
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