Elliott County FFA Chapter receives Grants for Growing funding from National FFA Organization
INDIANAPOLIS (6, September, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The Elliott FFA chapter in Sandy Hook, Kentucky has been awarded $5,000 as part of the Grants for Growing program. The nationwide program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement activities.
Elliott County FFA plans to use this grant to purchase essential materials for their new greenhouse structure, including additional heating and cooling measures as well as new tables. The goal for the program is to continue to expand, and they are well on their way! This grant will help reach over 100 students as well as the entire community!
The program provided approximately $925,000 to FFA chapters in 42 states. Funding is provided through consumer donations made during checkout at a Tractor Supply Company store by purchasing a $1 FFA Paper Emblem. The fundraising period aligns with National FFA Week in February.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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About National FFA Organization The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter