FAQs

As a donor, how do I know my money goes to the right place?

ChapterBoost is run by the National FFA Foundation, which has a long track record of supporting agriculture education. Every project on the platform has been reviewed and approved before it goes live. You can browse projects, read what each chapter is raising money for, and give directly to the one you want to support.

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What kinds of projects can chapters submit?

Chapters can apply for a wide range of projects. Some examples include classroom supplies, student registration fees, capital improvements like greenhouses or garden spaces, and new program materials. The main thing we ask is that projects support your chapter's mission and benefit your members. We don't fund professional development or continuing education for adults.

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Why should my chapter apply for ChapterBoost?

ChapterBoost gives chapters a way to raise money beyond what their school or local budget can provide. It also helps you share your story with a wider audience and connect your community to your mission. The National FFA Foundation supports you through the whole process, from the application to running your campaign.

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Can Perkins funds be used to pay for program affiliation fees?

In many states, yes, Perkins can be used for affiliation when the investment is tied to meeting a gap in engagement identified in the Local Comprehensive Needs Assessment. If a program/chapter can identify a special population, as identified in the Perkins Act, that would benefit from removing the barrier of individual dues or define how the program affiliation fee, as an instructional fee, is instrumental in increasing the program's impact on delivering a skilled workforce, the fee would be allowable under the Carl D. Perkins Act.

By |2025-08-27T10:09:58-04:00August 27th, 2025|Categories: |

Will support be available for chapters that have difficulty paying the program affiliation fee for their chapter?

Yes. During the first three years of the transition to full affiliation, National FFA will make available Affiliation Transition Grants for chapters that can demonstrate a hardship in covering the program affiliation fee. In addition, National FFA will launch and seek funding for the “Gift of Gold” which would be a fund for individual and corporate partners to donate funds for the support of program affiliation fees.

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