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Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants

IDAHO FFA FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$500 per grant

Deadline

December 6, 2026

242 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants

Overview: 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.

Award Amount: $500 per grant

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.

    Contact: Carly Jordan, Executive Director

  • 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)

    • How to Apply

    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
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationagricultureyouth-programs

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