KFB Collegiate Farm Bureau Engagement Grant Application

Kansas Farm Bureau is launching a Collegiate Farm Bureau Grant Program to help aid chapters in leadership development, agriculture education outreach, connecting with other collegiate and YF&R members and attending state and national Farm Bureau conferences.

SECTION 1: GRANT GUIDELINES

Grant Guidelines:

Each chapter is eligible to apply for one $500 grant per school year (August 2024 to May 2025).
Chapters chosen for a grant will be awarded $250 (or 50%) at selection and the additional $250 (other 50%) will be given after the grant reflection is turned in with results of the activity.
Chapters should plan on 4-6 weeks prior to the event in order to receive their first grant check.
Chapters are required to use grant funds within the same school year which they are given.
Grants can be used for:
- Leadership Development
- Agriculture Education Outreach (Example: Ag in the Classroom)
- Connecting with other Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapters
- Connecting with YF&R members and/or YF&R State Committee Members
- Attending State Farm Bureau Conferences (outside of YF&R Conference)
- Attending National Farm Bureau Conferences (Examples: Annual Convention or YF&R Conference)

Timeline:

July/August: Grant Released
August to March: Applications will be accepted (note the 4-6 weeks for first check arrival)
1 month after Grant Activity: Grant Reflection due for other 50% of funding

Checking this box verifies that I have read and understood the grant guidelines.*

I have read and understood the grant guidelines

SECTION 2: CHAPTER INFORMATION

Chapter Name*

Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Check Designee*

Check Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

SECTION 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Describe your involvement in Farm Bureau at your local, state, and national levels.*

2. Please describe the specific plans of how you will use these grant funds. Ensure goals and objectives for your planned activity are added. Include as much detail as possible.*

Examples: Ag in the Classroom, meeting YF&R local leaders, meeting county board, meeting up with another chapter, attending YF&R, attention national YF&R conference, other…

3. How will your planned event benefit your Collegiate KFB Chapter? How will these funds assist in improving involvement and engagement in your chapter?*

4. Provide a budget to show how the money will be spent, if awarded.*

5. What else would you like to share regarding this application for funds that was not answered in other questions?

Checking this box verifies that this application is accurate and that, if awarded a grant, I will follow the outlines and plans listed above.*

I agree

I also understand that I must submit the reflection form following our planned event to receive the other 50% of grant funds.*

I agree