Agricultural Education Summer Grant

The Agricultural Education Summer Grant, funded by the Minnesota Department of Education, aims to support school districts and educational institutions in providing summer programming for high school students. With a total of $242,500 available, this initiative focuses on enhancing agricultural education across Minnesota. Eligible programs will occur in the summers of 2026 and 2027, ensuring that students gain vital skills and knowledge necessary for their future careers and community involvement.

Minnesota Department of Education
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Agricultural Education Summer Grant Opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) received $242,500 in state funding under Minnesota Statutes 2025, chapter 10, article 3, section 15, subdivision 2 that is available to school districts, charter schools, Tribally controlled schools, intermediate school districts, and education cooperatives, with current approved agricultural education programs. The grant can be used to pay licensed agricultural education teachers who offer summer programming for high school students. These programs must fall under the extended year guidelines in Minnesota Laws of Minnesota 2017, 1st Spec. Sess. chapter 5, article 2, section 51. Programs will be funded that occur the next two summers, June through August in 2026 and 2027.