Mini-Grants

White-Reinhardt Mini-Grants

The Mini-Grant Program funds projects that will increase agricultural literacy. County and state Farm Bureaus may apply for grants of up to $500 for classroom education programs for grades K-12 to initiate new programs or expand existing programs to additional grade levels or new subject areas. Grants are available on a competitive basis.

The White-Reinhardt Fund for Education is a special project of the Foundation in cooperation with the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. It was established to honor two former chairs of that committee, Berta White and Linda Reinhardt, who were leaders in the national effort to improve agricultural literacy.

White-Reinhardt Mini-grant applications are closed at this time.

 

2013 Mini-Grants Awarded
to State and County Farm Bureaus

Adams County Farm Bureau, Ill.

Ag literacy kits with access to accurate agricultural info for students and teachers.

Boone County Farm Bureau, Neb.

Classroom materials including tools directly related to animal agriculture to assist students and members with literacy and food science.

Cook County Farm Bureau, Ill.

Four-part summer program encouraging children to read and experience agriculture in urban Cook County; includes reading, activities and field trips.

Crawford County Farm Bureau, Ga.

Books to enhance lessons and activities in the classroom, and for use in the office library by volunteers.

Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Ala.

Enhance classroom lessons with hydroponics to allow students a hands-on experience.

Johnson County Farm Bureau, Kan.

Hoop House to teach about food sources, biology, ecosystems and more during the school year.

Lawrence County Farm Bureau, Ill.

Expansion of resource library and initiation of Ag in the Classroom “Book of the Month” club.

Lee County Farm Bureau, Ill.

“Sub Tub” that provides alternative for substitute teachers, allowing them to engage classes in meaningful discussions about agriculture.

Nevada Farm Bureau, Nev.

Establish school garden to increase students’ agricultural literacy and awareness.

Sangamon & Menard County Farm Bureau, Ill.

167 copies of “Who Grew My Soup?” to distribute among public and school libraries, with summer programs based on the book at local libraries.

Stafford County Farm Bureau, Va.

Embryology projects offered by 4-H to county and private schools, local home-school families and 4-H community clubs.

Turner County Farm Bureau, Ga.

“How Did That Get in My Lunchbox” books for grades K-2 in each classroom as well as the media center.

Utah Farm Bureau, Utah

“Food Journey: Utah Beefscapes” DVD with lesson plan for every elementary school in the state.

Wilcox County Farm Bureau, Ga.

Compost tumbler to reduce waste and raised beds to grow vegetables.