Best Grants For Agricultural Education in Maine

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine that serve PreK–12 students or educators can receive up to US $2,000 to infuse agricultural concepts into curricula and statewide programs. With a mission to expand agricultural understanding, Maine Agriculture in the Classroom supports events, materials, and educational initiatives that enhance agricultural education across the state.

Nonprofit organizations in Maine or serving Maine students can secure up to US $1,000 to run leadership development programs for middle and high school students already enrolled in agriculture courses. Maine Agriculture in the Classroom supports organized agricultural leadership activities that build future leaders in agriculture and natural resources over a one-year grant period.

Nonprofit organizations in Maine or serving Maine students can receive up to US $2,000 to create or enhance school gardens and greenhouses that teach agricultural concepts. With a mission to build agricultural awareness, Maine Agriculture in the Classroom supports PreK–12 projects that integrate the food and fiber system into classroom curricula for one-year terms.

Agricultural education and extension programs in Maine that teach risk management to producers who underutilize Federal crop insurance can seek funding for projects addressing production, marketing, financial, legal, or human risk. The University of Delaware’s Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center offers competitive awards up to US $100,000 for 18‑month projects.

Agricultural education organizations in Maine and other eligible Northeastern states can receive up to US $10,000 to deliver producer-focused risk management education projects. University of Delaware’s Extension Risk Management Education Exploratory Projects fund workshops, conferences, or development efforts that help farmers and ranchers test new ideas and address emerging risk topics over 18 months.

Agricultural education and extension programs in Maine that help producers manage production, marketing, financial, legal, or human risk can seek funding to improve farm economic viability. University of Delaware’s Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center offers competitive grants up to US $75,000 for 18‑month risk management education projects across the Northeast region.

Maine nonprofit organizations serving PreK–12 students with agricultural education projects in Maine can receive up to US $2,000 to integrate food and fiber concepts into curricula. Maine Agriculture in the Classroom provides one-year Agricultural Awareness Grants, encouraging matching contributions and limiting awards to one grant per site or project director and three consecutive years.

Maine nonprofits serving PreK–12 students with agricultural education projects can access funding through Maine Agriculture in the Classroom for curriculum-based agricultural awareness activities. Grants up to US $1,000 support one-year projects that integrate food and fiber concepts into classrooms, helping Maine organizations strengthen agricultural education statewide.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Maine with $100,000+ budgets can seek funding for workforce preparation, youth development, and skills training programs, including agricultural education initiatives. RBC Foundation USA provides support for efforts that build in-demand skills, expand career pathways, and strengthen inclusive prosperity and sustainability in communities where it has a business presence.

College-bound or current full-time students pursuing poultry science or related agricultural degrees and residing in Georgia can receive US $2,000 to support their higher education. With a mission to strengthen education, North Georgia Community Foundation provides agricultural students, including those focused on agricultural education similar to Maine programs, with scholarship funding for accredited colleges and universities.

Students interested in studying agriculture can apply for the Arlyn J. Walt Memorial Scholarship, which supports agricultural education through the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. Coopersville-area students, including those pursuing postsecondary agricultural programs similar to Maine agricultural education pathways, may be eligible through the foundation’s single common scholarship application process.

Agricultural education students can receive support for undergraduate studies through scholarships administered by Marshall County Community Foundation, which fund full-time freshman agricultural programs or agricultural classes. Residents of Marshall County, Indiana may be eligible, and awards may be renewable for previous recipients who successfully complete their first term.

High school seniors planning to major in mathematics can receive scholarship support for higher education through the Breanna Lemler Scholarship, administered by Marshall County Community Foundation. Students with backgrounds in athletics, 4-H, or agriculture may be especially competitive, and agricultural education–focused applicants in Maine may find similar criteria relevant when exploring opportunities.

Students pursuing agricultural studies can receive scholarship support through the Culver Young Farmers Agricultural Scholarship, administered by Marshall County Community Foundation. While based in Marshall County, this opportunity may benefit those in Maine engaged in agricultural education who meet the scholarship’s academic and program requirements.

Agriculture and green energy students can receive funding for higher education through this scholarship, which supports agricultural education and related fields in Maine and beyond. Grants from Delaware Community Foundation help students pursuing agriculture, agri-business, or green energy studies; awards are a one-time US $1,000 scholarship, with eligibility tied to Delaware residency.

Graduating high school seniors pursuing agriculture-related education and active in 4-H may be eligible to use this scholarship for tuition, books, and other school-related fees. The Dekalb County Community Foundation’s Bob Suddeth 4-H Scholarship supports long-term 4-H participants planning accredited trade school, college, or university studies, which may benefit agricultural education pathways in Maine.

Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund

The Field of Interest Fund reflects the Samardzija-Gutesha family’s values and commitment to giving back. It supports education and hands-on learning in farming, soil health, and water conservation, with a focus on FFA members and associate-level college students.

Scholarships benefit graduating seniors and second-year post-high school students who are originally from DeKalb County high schools with FFA programs.

The Samardzija-Gutesha Family Fund provides scholarships for post-high school students pursuing education in agriculture or conservation, as well as paid internships with local farmers, and conservation professionals. It also supports educational seminars on topics such as sustainable farming and agricultural business, and provides grants to local organizations that align with the donor’s values.

In its first year, the Fund awarded $65,000 in scholarships to eight graduating seniors from DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, Indian Creek, Somonauk, and Sycamore high schools (pictured above). Each student attending a two-year college received a $5,000 scholarship, while students planning to attend a four-year university received $10,000.

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Beyond tuition, many funds support total cost of attendance — books, fees, equipment, and in some cases childcare or transportation.

Checks are made payable to the educational institution indicated on the follow-up and mailed directly to the educational institution. Checks are typically mailed in early August.

Homer FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund

Established in 1983 the Homer FFA Alumni is a support group for the Homer FFA chapter. The Homer FFA chapter was established in 1948. The Homer FFA Alumni Chapter focuses on premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Homer FFA Alumnus have received national recognition as an Outstanding Alumni Affiliate. The Homer FFA Alumni Scholarship was established in 2002. The Homer FFA Alumni highly encourage current FFA members to reach their fullest potential through furthering their education, beyond high school.

About the Foundation

Kern Community Foundation is a vibrant nonprofit enterprise with a powerfully simple mission of growing community and growing philanthropy.

Scholarships

Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Community stakeholders have created these scholarships to honor their loved ones, to support higher education, and to foster the improvement of students as they pursue their diverse ambitions. Students have access to all our scholarship resources through one simple application.

Nickel Family Scholarship for Agricultural Education

The Nickel Family Scholarship for Agricultural Education (“Fund”) was established in 2015 by Adele Nickel, on behalf of the Nickel Family and the Nickel Family Trust. The permanently endowed scholarship fund provides academic support to Central Valley students interested in Agriculture.

The scholarship is available to students admitted to community colleges, and public and private colleges and universities, including accredited technical schools.

Don and Bern Holcomb Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in memory of Don and Bern Holcomb and is for high school students from any school in Cattaraugus or Allegany county who plans to attend an accredited post-secondary institution, with a preference for a student majoring in an agricultural or conservation-related field or a female pursuing an engineering degree.

The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) aims to enhance research capacity at Tribal colleges, focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. By fostering leadership skills and knowledge, the program prepares students for competitive careers in agriculture and related fields. Projects involving innovative agricultural technologies, such as AI and data science, are encouraged. TCRGP also emphasizes training opportunities for undergraduate students to equip them for success in a digital society and explore pathways in AI for food and agricultural sciences.

Students pursuing agricultural science degrees in Maine can access scholarship funding for two- or four-year colleges, vocational schools, or technical programs through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Clay and Margaret Godfrey Memorial Agricultural Scholarship supports eligible college students in agricultural science, with applications managed through the Foundation’s scholarship portal and eligibility quiz.

Focused on agricultural and environmental education, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation invites Maine agricultural education students to consider this 4-H scholarship. Graduating high school seniors who have at least three years in 4-H with an outstanding agricultural or environmental project and who are accepted to a four-year college or university may be eligible.

Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals. We believe that by investing in our students, we are investing in a brighter future for Stanislaus. 

Bob Boggeri Farms Fund

Open to students planning to pursue a degree in Ag or Horticulture. Must be a FFA member and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students from Hughson.

Award Amount:

• $1,000

Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals. We believe that by investing in our students, we are investing in a brighter future for Stanislaus. 

David W. Moore Memorial Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors from Atwater, Golden Valley and Oakdale pursuing a degree in agriculture, ag-related fields, animal science or teaching or primary healthcare. Students must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and have a 2.5+ GPA.

Award Amount:

• $2,500

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Susquehanna Beekeepers Association College Scholarship

Established by the Susquehanna Beekeepers Association to provide college tuition assistance to students from northeastern Pennsylvania who will major in agriculture or biology.

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Van Cott Family Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Kermit Van Cott and his son Forrest to provide tuition assistance to a graduating Senior from one of the High Schools in Susquehanna County, with priority given to Blue Ridge, who will major in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Horticulture, Botany, Forestry, or Agriculture and who will matriculate at college or a post-secondary degree program.