MAELC Grants
There are many opportunities for Agricultural Educators to find additional funding and/or educational opportunities to supplement Agricultural Education programs. The following MAELC grant opportunities are a good place to start your search. Public and University libraries often have listings of grant opportunities, and most grant-giving organizations post grant program guidelines and applications on their web site.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR) Education Grants
Designed to support and advance AFNR education across all levels, including School-Based AFNR Education, Agriculture Teacher Preparation, Post-Secondary AFNR Education and Farm Business Management (FBM). Applications are due April 15 and November 15 each year.
Farm Business Management Grants
Farm Business Management (FBM) Challenge and Instructor Transition grants are made available to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities FBM programs. These programs may apply for funding to help cover a portion of their direct program expenses and to sustain and grow FBM faculty including supporting instructor transitions, additions and other FBM college faculty needs. Funds are awarded to applicants who maintain and increase the number of instructors and students in their local FBM program and meet program improvement parameters. For more information about the program or eligibility, please contact the MAELC office at (612) 624-6256.
Invoices and Reporting
For more information about the grant Final Report procedures, please review the "Final Report Guidelines" (PDF).