Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants

The Idaho FFA Foundation, in partnership with AgWest Farm Credit Services and supported by a $200,000 grant from Wells Fargo, offers SAE grants to Idaho FFA members to help start or expand their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects.

Number of Awards: 40 grants available (as of 2024-2025)

Geographic Scope: Idaho

Focus Areas: SAE projects including:

• Entrepreneurship ventures
• Agricultural careers exploration
• Research and experimentation
• Project management
• Financial literacy and budgeting
• Service-based projects (lawn mowing, website building, equipment repair/fabrication)
• Forestry and natural resource activities
• Agricultural production enterprises
• Floral arrangements and locally produced goods

Eligibility:

• Must be an active Idaho FFA member
• Must have or be planning to start an SAE project

About SAEs: Supervised Agricultural Experiences give FFA students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in real settings, combining classroom instruction, leadership development, and hands-on experience to create a well-rounded approach to agricultural education.

• Phone: +1-208-856-0288
• Email: Carly@GrowIdahoFFA.org
• Address: PO Box 827, Star, ID 83669

Funding Partners:

• AgWest Farm Credit Services
• Wells Fargo (2025 funding announcement: $200,000 grant to support expanded SAE opportunities)

Application Process

1. Develop SAE Project Plan: Plan your Supervised Agricultural Experience project
2. Apply for Grant: Submit SAE grant application
3. Submit by Deadline: December 6, 2025

Eligible Use of Funds

• Starting new SAE projects
• Expanding existing SAE projects
• Project materials and supplies
• Equipment and startup costs

Application Materials

• SAE grant application through Idaho FFA Foundation
• Project description/plan
• Budget outline

Additional Information

• Visit growidahoffa.org/scholarships/ for more information
• Contact foundation for specific application requirements