Spring 2026 Going Local Grant Application

NC Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Going Local Grant

Please read over the information and questions carefully before beginning your application.
Note:

There is not a save button on this application. If you would like to view the application before you start this form, visit: https://www.ncfb.org/ag-in-the-classroom/grants-awards/
Purpose

Going Local Grants help educators provide Pre-K through collegiate-level students with valuable, real-world education and experiences directly related to the agriculture industry and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The grants value up to $500.
Who can apply?

Licensed teachers practicing in traditional public schools, private charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, home schools, colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. This grant is for North Carolina teachers only. North Carolina Cooperative Extension personnel, PTO organizations, non-profit organizations, etc. are not eligible for this grant.
Deadlines

We award two cycles of grants. The deadline for the fall cycle is November 1, and the deadline for the spring cycle is April 1.
Directions - Please read carefully!

The Going Local Grant will inquire on six major elements:
- Educational standards - What educational standards will be addressed by this project?
- Budget - includes a complete itemized budget and correct grant total
- NC Agriculture - How does this project relate to North Carolina agriculture?
- Sharing - How will your school, local community, and County Farm Bureau learn about your project?
- Sustainability - Is your project sustainable from year-to-year?
Please read, and pay close attention to what each question/element specifically asks!

This grant DOES NOT fund the following :
- Field trips
- Meals
- Events
- Salaries, compensation, or funding for employees, or personnel associated with the grant project, or anything related to paying individuals or organizations for work, services, or time
Other items of note:
- We do not accept grant applications that have been written using artificial intelligence (AI), or have elements of AI. These grant applications will be deleted with notice to the applicant.
If you are awarded a Going Local Grant:
- You will be required to complete a grant survey which you will receive electronically from NCFB Ag in the Classroom within a year of receiving the grant.
- You can apply in subsequent cycles for new grant projects.
If you are not awarded a Going Local Grant:
- You can reapply in subsequent cycles for the same grant project, or a new grant project.
- Your application will be released to the local County Farm Bureau who could choose to independently fund your grant project.
If you are having trouble with the grant application form, please email heather.morton@ncfb.org

A Going Local Grant worksheet and the judging criteria are available on the NC Ag in the Classroom website: https://www.ncfb.org/ag-in-the-classroom/grants-awards/
I acknowledge that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on this grant application is prohibited, and if I use AI to write any elements of the grant, my application will be deleted.*

Yes, I acknowledge I cannot us AI to write this grant, and will not use AI to write this grant application.
Applicant Information
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Email*
example@example.com
Years of Teaching Experience*
School Name*
Address of Your School*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Your Preferred Personal Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
County Your School is Located In*
Administrator Information
Name of Authorized School Representative (This must be a school principal or assistant principal.)*

First NameLast Name
Title of Authorized School Representative*

PrincipalAssistant Principal
Phone Number for Authorized School Representative*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email for Authorized School Representative*
example@example.com

Project Information
Grade Level(s) for Use of Proposed Grant Money*
Proposed Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Number of Students Impacted by Proposed Project*
Title of Proposed Project*
What is the purpose of the project?*
Key Project Support Personnel Associated with Project
What North Carolina Standard Course of Study educational standards will the project address? Please include a written description of each. If applying for Pre-K, please include the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development goals that the project will address. If your curriculum does not follow the NC Standard Course of Study, please list the educational standards you use that are appropriate for this project and your teaching.*
Grant Funds Requested - Please check that this amount matches the totaled amount in your Itemized Budget below. This number should not exceed $500. If this amount is part of a larger project, please explain in the Itemized Budget section.*
Itemized Budget - Details included in your itemized budget will be used to evaluate the strength of your application for grant funding. Please include a brief description of the item(s) to be purchased, the quantity, the price, the source from which you will acquire the item(s), and the grand total. YOU MUST PROVIDE A LIST OF ITEMS AND THEIR COSTS, PLUS A GRANT TOTAL IN THIS SECTION THAT MATCHES THE GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED QUESTION ABOVE. IF AN ACCURATE GRAND TOTAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY POINTS FOR THIS SECTION. *
I have included an accurate itemized budget that includes a list of items, their costs, and a grant total. The grand total matches the Grant Funds Requested question. I acknowledge that I will not receive any points for this section if any of these elements are missing.
Describe specifically how the project will integrate North Carolina agriculture for impacting student learning.*

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Explain how you plan to share the project's progress and results with your school and local community.*

0/250
How will you involve the County Farm Bureau with your project? For example: make a request to attend a county Farm Bureau meeting, or invite a county Farm Bureau board member as a guest speaker.*

0/250
How do you plan to sustain your project long-term? Will this project gain additional sources of funding?*

0/250
Please provide any additional information you feel will be helpful in considering your proposed project.

0/250
Please include any helpful materials, lesson plans, or documents that may supplement your application. Please include your first and last name in the file name (Example: Heather Morton_Parts of a Plant Lesson). If your name is not included in the file name, the file will not be included with your application.

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If you are selected as a winner, who should we make the check out to?*
If you are selected as a winner, where should we mail the check?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is the address above your school address or your personal address?*

SchoolPersonal
Acknowledgement and Consent Statement

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that my grant application and information regarding the North Carolina Ag in the Classroom Going Local Grant may be shared with North Carolina Farm Bureau personnel, local County Farm Bureau members, local school district personnel and on the AITC website, social media sites, or other associated platforms. I consent to the sharing of this information.
I agree to the Acknowledgement and Consent Statement
Grant Survey Participation Statement

If I am awarded a grant for the project(s) mentioned in this application, I acknowledge that I am required to complete a survey sent to me by NCFB AITC.
I agree to the Grant Survey Participation Statement
Confirmation of Receipt

I acknowledge that confirmation of receipt of this application is my responsibility and not the responsibility of NCFB AITC. If I do not receive an email confirmation after submitting my application, I can email Heather Morton (heather.morton@ncfb.org) to make sure my application was received.
I acknowledge that confirmation of receipt is my responsibility.
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NC Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Going Local Grant

Purpose

Who can apply?

Deadlines

Applicant Information

Administrator Information

Project Information

Acknowledgement and Consent Statement

Grant Survey Participation Statement

Confirmation of Receipt