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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Agricultural Literacy Grant

ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Agricultural Literacy Grant

Purpose: Awards designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to high school across the state

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (statewide)

Funding Partner: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Eligible Applicants: Teachers in kindergarten through high school

Award Amount: $500 per grant

Intended Use of Funds:

  • Agricultural literacy books and other supplies

  • Lessons and materials available from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture

  • Field trips to farms and agricultural facilities
  • Example Program: St. Francis teacher Carrie Allord received a $500 grant (2023) to support agricultural education in her kindergarten classroom, including:

  • Classroom farm animals (silkie chicken)

  • Field trips to Cornerstone Dairy Farm and Rustic Acres Greenhouse in Fort Ripley

  • Egg incubation and hatching experiences

  • Farm animal adoption and tracking programs
  • Contact Information:

  • Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation

  • Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schoolsagricultureenvironmental-education

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