Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 1, 2026

236 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Glassbrook Grant

Funder: Michigan FFA Foundation

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Program Description:
Each year, Glassbrook Grants provide vital funding to help agricultural educators and FFA chapters bring innovative, hands-on learning experiences to life. These grants support classroom and laboratory projects, facility improvements and chapter initiatives that expand agriculture education opportunities for students statewide.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Agricultural educators

  • FFA chapters

  • Schools with FFA programs
  • Focus Areas:
    The grant supports:

  • Classroom and laboratory projects

  • Facility improvements

  • Chapter initiatives

  • Hands-on learning experiences

  • Technical skill development

  • Real-world agricultural applications

  • Equipment and supplies for agriculture education
  • Example Projects Funded:

  • Veterinary science equipment (hand-held ultrasound devices)

  • Agriscience facilities (kitchens, barns, learning labs)

  • Hydroponic stations

  • Livestock supplies and farrowing crates

  • Rain garden and outdoor education projects

  • Commercial kitchen appliances

  • Official FFA chapter materials and dress items
  • Impact:
    Previous grant cycle reached more than 700 students directly across multiple chapters including Springport, Reese, Chesaning, Marcellus, Ovid-Elsie, Owosso, and Blissfield FFA chapters.

    Contact:
    Michigan FFA Foundation
    Website: michiganffa.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: December 1 (annually)

    How to Apply:
    1. Visit the Glassbrook Grant Application link on the Michigan FFA Foundation website
    2. Complete the application form
    3. Submit by December 1 deadline

    Required Materials:

  • Project description

  • Budget information

  • Expected learning outcomes

  • Number of students impacted

  • How the project connects to agriculture education
  • Note: Specific application materials and detailed requirements should be confirmed on the official Glassbrook Grant Application portal linked from michiganffa.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationstem-educationk-12-schools

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