Agriculture impacts our lives every day in all subject areas – STEM, ELA, Social Studies, Art, Music…the possibilities are endless! Let your creativity be your guide to incorporating agriculture themes into unexpected curriculum and bring relevance and context that enhance student learning in any space.  Formal and non-formal (volunteer) educators and/or groups are eligible to apply for Agriculture in ALL Classrooms Grants of up to $500 per grant. Applications are due February 1, 2025.

• Proposal project must directly impact students in grades PreK-12.
• Proposal should enhance student knowledge of the contribution made by agriculture as described by one or more of the themes of the National Agriculture Literacy Outcomes:
  • Agriculture in the Environment
  • Plants and Animals for Food, Fiber & Energy
  • Food, Health & Lifestyle
  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
  • Culture, Society, Economy & Geography
• Proposed projects or events designed to reach large groups of students will be given preference, as will those that involve innovative approaches in agricultural literacy.
• Continuing, annual or on-going projects should show plans for improvement, expansion of program, or other changes the grant will help achieve.

Grants may be awarded for less than the full amount requested, based upon judges’ discretion and available funds.  

Grant reporting:

All awarded grants must submit the final grant report by June 30, 2025. Failure to submit grant report will result in loss of eligibility for future funding. *Extensions for projects planned as part of summer school or summer event may be requested. 

Grant Timeline:

• December 17, 2024 - Grant applications open
• February 1, 2025 - Grant applications closes
• March 1, 2025 - Grant winners notified via email
• March 8, 2025- Grant checks mailed to awarded projects
• September 30, 2025 - Grant reports due

• Goals and objectives of project – 20%
• Description of proposed project and how it enhances student awareness of agriculture – 40%
• Itemized budget summary – 20%
• Project timetable – 5%
• Methods to be used to measure the success of the project –10%
• Listing of local groups, individuals or other partnering organizations involved in the proposed project – 5%
• 100-word summary of the project for press releases and promotional purposes

Additional items to note:

• Farms or businesses that charge for tours or educational activities are not eligible.
• FFA Food for America programs are not eligible for this grant.
• An organization/school can submit more than one application but for different projects.
• Groups/Educators in good standing with Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom are encouraged to apply.