Grants for Students in Organic (United States)

Grants for Students in Organic (United States)

Deadline: 14-Apr-23

Are you a student looking for grant opportunities? If yes, then Grants are available for Vocational and Higher Education applicants.

Purpose

• Grants support higher education and vocational students pursuing degrees or certificates in organic agriculture to help cover tuition and educational expenses.
• Future Organic Farmer grants are an investment in their future food system. The more beginning farmers who pursue organic, the more they increase organic acreage and feed their communities organic food. They hear from their Future Organic Farmer grantees that this scholarship helped them pursue organic and gave them confidence to succeed.

Funding Information

• Future Organic Farmers gives $5,000 scholarships to college and vocational students training for careers in organic.

Eligibility Criteria

• Future Organic Farmer grant applicants must:
  • Be enrolled in an educational program in the United States that will benefit their career in organic agriculture, including vocational training/certificate programs or two/four-year degrees
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to a career in organic agriculture
  • Submit a final report at the end of the award year

Details

• Prior grantees are welcome to re-apply.
• Applications require a letter of reference from a teacher, mentor, or agricultural professional
• Funds can be used for the following purposes: tuition, educational materials or resources, internships or work experience expenses, costs directly associated with your organic studies/career development
• Grant funds cannot be used for organic certification fees

For more information, visit Future Organic Farmers.