Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Teachers:
Receive funds to incorporate organic into your classroom’s project-based learning.
Receive funds to incorporate organic into your classroom’s project-based learning.
GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $1,000
NUMBER OF GRANTS AWARDED: Up to 33
GRANT PURPOSE: The CCOF Foundation and the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom administer the Look at Agriculture…Organically! grant program for K-8 teachers who teach their students about organic in the classroom.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be certified K-8 teachers in the United States. Applicants must submit a project proposal with an itemized budget for a project to be completed in the 2018-19 school year. A significant percentage of grant funds will be awarded to teachers in school districts with 50% or more of its students enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2018.
Vocational and Higher Education Students:
CCOF can help you pay for your studies in organic agriculture.
CCOF can help you pay for your studies in organic agriculture.
GRANT AMOUNT: $2,500
NUMBER OF GRANTS AWARDED: Up to 33
GRANT PURPOSE: The CCOF Foundation offers grants to higher education and vocational students pursuing organic agriculture programs to help with tuition and educational expenses.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be enrolled in educational programs in the United States that will benefit their careers in organic agriculture, including vocational training/certificate programs, junior college/two-year degree programs, and bachelor’s/four-year undergraduate degrees. Graduate studies are not eligible for grant funding. Applicants’ financial need is considered as part of the grant decision process.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2018.
If you're interested in either funding opportunity, click here to learn more!
