Glassbrook Grant

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.

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