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AgForward Program for Agricultural Education

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

May 15, 2026

37 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AgForward Program for Agricultural Education

Purpose: Grants to advance education and innovation in the field of production agriculture.

Amount: Requests of up to $5,000 will be considered and applicants may be awarded partial funding. Total funding available in 2026 is $30,000.

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) organizations or units of government throughout the 12-county service area

  • Educational institutions or programs directly involving or impacting students
  • Geographic Scope: 12-county service area (Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike in Illinois; Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Shelby in Missouri)

    Contact: Kent Embree, Program Officer at (217) 222-1237 or info@mycommunityfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Available: April 1
    • Due: May 15
    • Grants Awarded: By June 30
    • Apply through: Grant portal at mycommunityfoundation.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agricultureeducationnonprofits

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