Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Announces Community Education Program

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is now accepting applications for Phase I of its Community Education Program to benefit non-profit organizations that support agriculture education.

Mechanicsburg, PA – The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is now accepting applications for Phase I of its Community Education Program, providing up to $10,000 to local non-profit organizations that provide or support agriculture education. The program will offer funding for projects that make a positive impact within Horizon Farm Credit’s 100 county footprint and Washington D.C.

“Agriculture education plays a vital role, not only in the future of our industry, but in the future of our region and the nation as a whole,” says Laura Heilinger, Chair of the Foundation. “The Community Education Program will assist local organizations that are making a difference through the ag-related activities, programs, and trainings they provide. The Foundation encourages eligible non-profits to apply for funding in order to continue creating these important educational opportunities.”

Funding options include up to $2,000 and up to $10,000, depending on the size and scope of the project. Applications will be accepted online in two phases:

• Phase I: March 1 - June 30, 2023
• Phase II: July 1 – October 16, 2023

In order to qualify, programs must serve communities within Horizon Farm Credit’s 100 county footprint and Washington D.C., operate in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Foundation, and maintain 501(c)3 or other federal tax-exempt status.  Only requests that meet the selection criteria are considered by the Foundation Board.

For more information about the requirements, guidelines, and restrictions of the Community Education Program and to apply for funding, visit FCFoundationForAg.org.  

About the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is a non-profit foundation formed in 2015 to help advance the future of agriculture. The Foundation has a scholarship program open to all eligible students and a Community Education Program open to all eligible organizations and programs located in Horizon Farm Credit’s five-state territory and Washington D.C.