How much funding does Women's Conference Scholarship provide?

Women's Conference Scholarship provides Covers registration fees, travel, and accommodation in funding.

When is the deadline for Women's Conference Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around November.

How often is Women's Conference Scholarship offered?

Women's Conference Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected November 8, 2026.

Women's Conference Scholarship

National Farmers Union Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Women Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

Covers registration fees, travel, and accommodation

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: November 8, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be a current member of Indiana or Illinois Farmers Union
Open to women farmers and ranchers

Overview

Scholarships to attend the National Farmers Union's Women's Conference, a premier two-day event for women in farming and ranching.

Geographic Scope: Illinois and Indiana (membership requirement)

Focus Areas:

Farm business management
Mental well-being in agriculture
Cooperatives
Agricultural topics
Leadership development

Event Details:

Location: Louisville, KY
Dates: November 8-10 (annual)
Description: Two-day conference with workshops, education sessions, and networking for women farmers and ranchers from across the country

Eligibility:

Must be a current member of Indiana or Illinois Farmers Union
Open to women farmers and ranchers

Award Coverage:

Registration fees
Travel
Accommodation

Contact Information:

National Farmers Union
20 F Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 554-1600

How to Apply

Application Process

Visit the application portal - Click "Apply" on the Women's Conference Scholarship page
Verify eligibility - Confirm current membership with Indiana or Illinois Farmers Union
Complete application form - Submit required information through the online portal
Application deadline - Submit by the deadline for the upcoming Women's Conference (typically before November conference date)

Required Materials:

Proof of current membership in Indiana or Illinois Farmers Union
Basic applicant information
Application form completion

Submission Format:

Online portal application

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What National Farmers Union Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 17
Total given: $425K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,485–$65K

By dollars: Alabama 15%, New York 15%, Iowa 11%. Top recipient cities: Ithaca, NY; Safford, AL; Ames, IA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

Assistance with food safety training

$65K
The United Christian Community Assoc · Safford, AL

Assistance with food safety training

$51K
Iowa Farmers Union · Ames, IA

Assistance with food safety training

$46K
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association · Pittsboro, NC

Assistance with food safety training

$34K
Lean & Clean LLC · Athens, GA

Assistance with food safety training

$33K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Women
Agriculture

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