Best Grants For Agricultural Education in Minnesota

Colleges and universities in Minnesota offering agricultural education can seek support for data analytics and precision agriculture projects that enhance agronomy or ag mechanics/engineering programs. CHS Foundation considers curriculum, degree program, and hands-on learning initiatives that prepare students to use data and technology in the agricultural supply chain within its broader trade area.

Crop producers in Minnesota operating on Level 2 Drinking Water Supply Management Area land can receive up to US $15,000 from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to implement nitrogen-leaching reduction practices. Funding supports initiatives like cover crops, precision agriculture, manure management, and related practices that can also enhance on-farm agricultural education and demonstration efforts.

Minnesota students pursuing agricultural-related degrees at eligible four-year colleges in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Iowa can receive US $2,000 to support their higher education. Grants from CommunityGiving help agricultural education students entering their 3rd or 4th year who apply online through the Scholarship Management System.

Minnesota school districts, charter schools, Tribally controlled schools, intermediate districts, and education cooperatives with approved agricultural education programs can receive up to US $242,500 to pay licensed agricultural education teachers for summer high school programming. Focused on agricultural education, the Minnesota Department of Education will fund qualifying extended-year programs during the summers of 2026 and 2027.

Minnesota agricultural education and youth leadership programs can apply for funding to support ag education, leadership development, or career training projects. Focused on agricultural and cooperative education, CHS Foundation invites initiatives serving high school students through young professionals, with priority for regional or national programs that impact multiple eligible states.

Nonprofits and educational programs offering agricultural education in Minnesota and other CHS trade area states can seek support for cooperative education projects, professional development, and hands-on learning. With a mission to build understanding of the ag cooperative business model, CHS Foundation provides funding for program-related costs, prioritizing youth-focused, innovative, and scalable initiatives.

Minnesota youth educators developing innovative sustainable agriculture programming for young people can apply for up to US $6,000 to design and deliver new lessons, methods, or approaches. Focused on sustainable agriculture education, North Central Region SARE invites projects that engage youth and share successful strategies with fellow educators across the North Central Region.

Students pursuing agricultural education who reside in Marshall County, Indiana can receive scholarship support for full-time freshman undergraduate studies in agriculture or agricultural classes. Marshall County Community Foundation administers this renewable scholarship, which requires proof of successful completion of the first semester or trimester before funds are awarded.

High school seniors from specified Marshall County, Indiana school districts planning to major in mathematics at accredited colleges can receive scholarship support through the Breanna Lemler Scholarship. Grants from Marshall County Community Foundation help students, including those with agricultural or 4-H backgrounds, who may be pursuing agricultural education–related math studies, even outside Minnesota.

Students pursuing agricultural studies in Minnesota may be eligible for the Culver Young Farmers Agricultural Scholarship, which supports higher education in agricultural fields. Marshall County Community Foundation offers one or more annual, renewable scholarships for students in agricultural education, with renewals based on the Scholarship Advisory Committee’s recommendation and continued fulfillment of recipient qualifications.

Students interested in agricultural studies, including those in Minnesota, can apply for the Arlyn J. Walt Memorial Scholarship, which supports Coopersville-area students pursuing agriculture-related education. Offered through Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s single application process, eligible applicants are considered for all foundation scholarships matching their academic, personal, and career goals.

Students pursuing agricultural or poultry-related degrees in Georgia can receive scholarship support for higher education from the North Georgia Community Foundation. With a mission to support education, this scholarship provides US $2,000 for Georgia residents studying fields like agricultural education, poultry science, or related majors, which may interest those exploring agricultural education opportunities beyond Minnesota.

Agricultural education students in Delaware pursuing agriculture, agri-business, or green energy fields can receive a one-time US $1,000 scholarship through the Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship. Grants from Delaware Community Foundation help support higher education; Minnesota agricultural education programs may find this opportunity relevant for students with Delaware residency ties.

Students pursuing agricultural science degrees in Minnesota can seek scholarship support for college or technical training through Arkansas Community Foundation’s Clay and Margaret Godfrey Memorial Agricultural Scholarship. This opportunity supports agricultural education for U.S. students, with eligibility and award details determined through the Foundation’s scholarship portal and individual scholarship criteria.

Focused on agricultural and environmental education, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation invites Minnesota agricultural education students to consider this 4-H scholarship opportunity. 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 may be eligible.

BIPOC-led and BIPOC-allied community-based organizations and Tribal nations in Minnesota working on agricultural education, food security, and equitable food systems may be eligible for this program. Grants from Growing Justice Fund help U.S. groups secure US $10,000 - US $25,000 for infrastructure, policy and organizing, and traditional food pathways that connect producers with community-serving institutions.

Students pursuing degrees in agriculture or horticulture can receive US $1,000 to support their education, including those from Minnesota. Focused on agricultural education, Stanislaus Community Foundation’s Bob Boggeri Farms Fund requires FFA membership, demonstrated financial need, and gives preference to applicants from Hughson while remaining open more broadly.

Scholarship amounts vary depending on the scholarship applied for. Applicants are encouraged to apply for as many awards as they are eligible to increase the likelihood of receiving one or more awards.

Scholarships can be used for cost of attendance, direct education expenses, including tuition, books, and/or other school-related fees.

If you receive an award, be sure to complete your scholarship acceptance form (online portal). Scholarship awards are paid directly to the academic institution by the end of August.

Bob Suddeth 4-H Scholarship Fund

The Bob Suddeth 4-H Scholarship supports DeKalb County graduating seniors who have been active in 4-H for at least six years, including their senior year of high school, and who plan to pursue agriculture-related education. Financial need is an important consideration, and students may attend any accredited trade school, college, or university. 

Graduating high school seniors pursuing degrees in agriculture, ag-related fields, animal science, teaching, or primary healthcare can apply for Stanislaus Community Foundation’s David W. Moore Memorial Scholarship, awarding US $2,500. Eligible students must be from Atwater, Golden Valley, or Oakdale, show financial need, community involvement, and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

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.

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) focuses on enhancing education and workforce development in food and agricultural sciences. It invites applications for various grants aimed at professional development, non-formal education for youth, community college training, and fellowships for both predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates. The program, managed by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, emphasizes the cultivation of skills necessary for the future workforce in agriculture, with multiple deadlines for submissions.

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains

Our mission at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is to improve the region’s quality of life through the power of philanthropy. We do this by offering individuals, families, and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today. Founded in 1998, the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is honored to work with hundreds of donors, nonprofits, advisors, and civic leaders to achieve dreams for making the Endless Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania an even better place to live for everyone.

Scholarships

Many generous individuals, families, and businesses have established scholarship funds to provide support to graduates in our region. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors.

Lawrence & Phyllis DeWolfe Scholarship

Established by the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DeWolfe to provide college scholarships to graduating seniors from Blue Ridge, Lackawanna Trail, and Mountain View school districts who will major in agriculture, education, a STEM field or law enforcement.

What We Do

At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.

Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.

Our Philanthropic Network

We believe in the power of permanent philanthropy to strengthen our communities and people. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, our philanthropic network makes a powerful impact through robust grants and scholarships programs.

Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment

About Geraldine Mayo Beveridge

Geraldine “Gerry” Mayo Beveridge taught school in Carteret County for 40 years. She was a Home Economics teacher and thought of her students as her children; she and husband “Captain David” had none of their own. Gerry would discreetly provide classroom supplies and clothing items for students in need. She quietly contributed money toward college for capable students who couldn’t afford it.

Gerry’s concern for students continued after retirement. As a member of the Carteret County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP), Gerry convinced members of the importance of awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior in each high school – East Carteret, West Carteret, and later, Croatan. To raise money, she organized bake sales and brought plants and canned foods to sell to members. The scholarships, though small, were a great effort for members and were greatly appreciated by recipients.

Gerry left a considerable sum of money to CCRSP with the expectation that it be managed well and used for scholarships. Today, the Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship is awarded to qualifying graduating seniors who want to teach Vocational Education, now called Career and Technical Education.

Gerry’s passion for her students and her love of education continues through this scholarship. She was an amazing educator whose philanthropy will last in perpetuity.

Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in the future, by:

• Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires
• Building a permanent endowment
• Facilitating prudent management and care of funds
• Meeting needs through grants, awards, and scholarships

CFCC: Mark C. and Dorothy I. Morgan Scholarship

Amount

(1) $2,000 scholarship, (2) $1,500 scholarships

This scholarship is not renewable and previous recipients may not reapply.

The John and Olive Cornellisson Scholarship Fund, managed by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, supports students graduating from USD 239 or 240 high schools pursuing higher education in agriculture or vocational training. Open to high school seniors, current college students, and non-traditional students, the fund emphasizes financial need over GPA. Previous recipients can apply for renewal, ensuring continued support for those striving to advance their education.