Deadline: 15-Nov-21
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is seeking application for AG Literacy Grant Program to encourage K-12 educators to bring agriculture and food systems education “to life” by effectively integrating related content into their classroom or school.
MAITC aims to fund projects that provide students the opportunity to experience agriculture in a cross-curricular manner. They strongly encourage teachers to utilize the many educational resources provided by MAITC free of charge.
Funding Information
- MAITC Foundation has budgeted $5,000 for grants. The maximum grant request is $500.
Outcomes
- National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes
- Agriculture and the Environment
- Plants and Animals for Food, Fiber & Energy
- Food, Health, and Lifestyle
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
- Culture, Society, Economy & Geography
Eligibility Criteria
- Ag Literacy Grant for Teachers
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- First time applicants will have priority for funding. Grants supporting field trips to working farms or agriculture businesses are encouraged. Non-formal education applications will also be considered based on strength of application and the availability of funds.
- Ag Literacy Grant for 4-H/FFA
- FFA chapters and 4-H programs are also eligible for grant funds to promote agricultural literacy with other groups (ex: elementary school). The application asks FFA and 4-H chapters to identify which National Agricultural Literacy Outcome (NALO) the grant project covers. Applications submitted by these groups should show a partnership with a K-12 classroom teacher(s) outside of the school’s agricultural education program.
For more information, visit https://minnesota.agclassroom.org/grants/literacy/