Living to Serve Grants provide an opportunity for FFA chapters (middle school, high school or alumni/collegiate) and state FFA associations/foundations to seek funding to support various types of service projects through a competitive application process.
Applicants must identify a community need that falls within one of four focus areas.
- Community Safety: Addresses concerns regarding the safety of community members and the preparation, response and recovery efforts that relate to emergency preparedness and natural disasters.
- Hunger, Health and Nutrition: Addresses unmet food insecurity needs, increasing physical activity and improving healthy habits to promote physical and mental well-being of the community.
- Environmental Responsibility: Addresses issues regarding air and water quality, energy and water efficiency, at-risk ecosystems and conservation to protect and sustain the natural systems upon which all life depends.
- Community Engagement: Addresses matters related to heritage and traditions, connections between community members and civic responsibility throughout the community.
GRANTS
Grants are available for projects based on duration and scope:
Provides middle/high school FFA chapters with up to $3,000 to support a service-learning project that spans an entire school year.
Provides middle/high school FFA chapters with up to $1,200 per semester to implement a service-learning project in their community for one semester.
Provides alumni or middle/high school chapters with up to $400 to conduct a one-time service event.
For Resources Visit, Types of Service and Plan Your Service Project
Living to Serve Grants Application Dates
| Application Type | Application Open | Application Due | Award Notification |
| Yearlong Living to Serve Grant | April 15, 2018 | June 15, 2018 | August 1, 2018 |
| Fall Semester- Long Living to Serve Grant | August 1, 2018 | September 1, 2018 | September 15, 2018 |
| Spring Semester-Long Living to Serve Grant | January 1, 2019 | February 1, 2019 | February 15, 2019 |
| Day of Service Mini-Grant | Always Open | First of Each Month | August 15, 2018 |
Now Open:
- Day of Service Mini-Grants – Due the first day of each month.The date of the service event will determine when best to apply. Use this table to identify when to submit an application.
- Yearlong Living to Serve Grant – Due June 15, 2018
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