Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

To award up to one cooperative agreement to: 1. Ensure that future generations are agriculturally literate; 2. Encourage K-12 educators to integrate information about the food and agricultural system across curricula to assist students in understanding the pivotal role of agriculture in the U.S. and world economies, to introduce students to environmental and social issues impacting food, agricultural, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences and to expose them to higher education and caree

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Helps teachers and students in K-12 schools learn about agriculture through workshops and field trips. Serves nearly 5 million students and 60,000 teachers each year.

Quick Facts

Funding
$480,000 - $500,000
Deadline
Jul 6, 2023
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

The disciplines of agriculture and education have been related for much of our nation's history. When most Americans lived on farms or in small towns, students often did farm chores before and after school. Old schoolbooks have numerous agricultural references. As the farming population began to decline, agricultural emphasis decreased in educational materials as well. NIFA's Agriculture in the Classroom Program (AITC) serves nearly 5 million students and 60,000 teachers annually through workshops, conferences, field trips, farm tours, and other educational activities. The AITC program works in partnership with state AITC organizations and support activities engaged in a variety of issues relating to agricultural literacy in rural and urban America.

What Benefits Are Offered?

grantcooperative agreement

Funding for lesson plans and resources for K-12 educators that integrate agriculture into science, social studies, career and technical education, and nutrition education. Supports workshops, conferences, field trips, farm tours, and other educational activities related to agricultural literacy.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture, education

Region: United States

Other Criteria: State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, individuals, any group consisting of two or more of the above entities

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the NIFA grants portal.
  • Search for the Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom program.
  • Review the program guidelines and eligibility requirements.
  • Prepare your application materials according to the guidelines.
  • Submit your application through the online system.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
Wed, 13 May 2026Open Date
Tue, 16 Jun 2026Closing Date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • educational materials
  • classroom supplies
  • field trips
  • teacher training
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • administrative costs
  • overhead expenses
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding through NAITCO
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
202-445-5594

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This program offers funding up to $500,000 (minimum $480,000).

The application deadline is July 6, 2023.

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