Deadline: 01-Sep-21
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation (OFBF) for Agriculture is seeking applications for its Mini Grant Program to help educate consumers about their food while connecting them with producers.
From agricultural literacy to food production and everything in between, recipients of the grants will have the opportunity to learn about agriculture and growing food while gaining hands-on experience or helping share with members of their community.
Funding Information
A grant of $500 will be awarded to a county Farm Bureau, 4-H club, FFA chapter or classroom teacher for educational programs for pre-K through 12th grade or adults, which will increase agricultural literacy.
Eligibility Criteria
Mini-grants are offered on a competitive basis with priority given to those who demonstrate a need for financial support. Prior recipients must wait 3 years before re-applying for funds.
Selection Criteria
- The project creatively engages the audience in a way to encourage them to want to learn more about agriculture.
- The project clearly demonstrates a connection between education and the agriculture industry.
- The proposal reflects an organized plan for procedures and timelines for accomplishing the project goals.
- The project budget clearly defines the budget items and is cost effective in terms of the project parameters.
- The proposal explains how this project would expand the current agriculture education effort whether under reached audiences or new subjects.
For more information, visit https://okfbfoundationforagriculture.org/grant-programs/