MENDOCINO CO., 9/11/24 – The application period is open for an annual grant program that supports agricultural education and student leadership, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said last week.
The department will award $200,000 in grants statewide, funded by sales of the California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate, or CalAgPlate, issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Grants are available in two tiers.
The first tier is for California Future Farmers of America programs, with awards starting at $10,000. Groups interested in applying must contact the California FFA Association at (209) 744-1600 or by email at mpatton@calagteachers.org
The second tier is open to nonprofits, state, local and tribal government agencies that run agricultural education and leadership programs for K-12, college and adult students. Grants will range from $2,500 to $10,000.
Applications are open through Oct. 1. More information is available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/calagplate.