Financial Assistance

Local Engagement Programs

Financial Assistance2024-02-12T11:22:23-05:00
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Financial assistance programs allow FFA chapters to secure unrestricted dollars through several programs that do not require final reporting. Retail programs provide funding through partnerships with local retailers and depend on consumer donations.

Chapter Donations

Chapter donations are direct gifts from local retailers, seed advisors, restaurants or automotive/equipment companies. The local business selects the chapter as a recipient of the donation.

AGCO
AGCO Chapter Grants

AGCO will match a total of 100 dealer-sponsored grants totaling $1,000 each. Chapters are awarded $800 and $200 is awarded to the state FFA association where the chapter is located. Dealers may enroll Dec. 12, 2023 – Jan. 23, 2024.

RAM Agriculture | Sponsor
Ram Dealer Chapter Assistance Program

Ram Trucks is excited to partner with dealers and local FFA chapters to support community improvement programs, food drives and educational opportunities with $1,000 in financial assistance. Dealers can enroll in the summer of 2023.

Syngenta
Syngenta Rising Sun

Syngenta seed growers select an FFA chapter to receive a $1,000 chapter grant. Syngenta will match each donation with an equal contribution to the National FFA Foundation.

Retail Programs

Retail programs provide funding through partnerships with local retailers and depend on consumer donations through sales of paper emblems, direct donations and sales-based rebates. Annually, more than $1 million is secured by chapters nationwide.

Bloom
Bloom for Good

What’s even better than chapters earning 70% from a fundraiser and states earning an additional 5%? The fact that this fundraiser can be done remotely, and there is no money due upfront from local chapters.

Sponsor: Corteva Agriscience
Brevant Turn the Bag Blue and Gold

As part of Corteva Agriscience, Brevant® seeds is proud to celebrate our long-standing partnership with the National FFA Organization. In partnership with participating FFA chapters, Brevant® seeds will help FFA members learn, gain valuable experience and raise funds for their local chapters through the Turn the Bag Blue & Gold program. If interested in participating, email brevantmarketing@brevant.com.

Culver's
Culver’s – Scoop of Thanks

In 2013, Culver’s launched the Thank You Farmers® campaign.

On a designated day each May, guests can purchase a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard for $1 and the money raised is donated to a local FFA chapter or ag organization by the restaurant.

Zoetis
Zoetis Industry Support Program
The Zoetis Industry Support Program allows local veterinarians who sell select Zoetis cattle products to choose up to five local FFA chapters or state FFA associations/foundations to receive a 1% rebate of sales, up to $1,000. This year’s program runs Feb. 1-April 30, 2024.
For more information, please refer to the 2024 Zoetis Industry Support Program promotional flyers or call 866-611-2626.
Other Ways to Earn

Financial assistance programs engage and challenge FFA members while bringing communities and chapters together through local fundraising events. Utilize your local businesses and individuals in your community through the Chapter Fundraising Toolkit. This toolkit equips chapters with the ability to fundraise at the local level.

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