20 Aug Marion CFB Foundation Offering Classroom Grants
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation is once again offering grants of up to $350 to Marion County teachers for activities relating to agriculture. These grants can be used to fund any project promoting agriculture awareness. Project funds can be requested for field trips, resources, supplies, books, special projects, etc…, as long as the applicant can relate their activity back to agriculture.
Projects should FOCUS on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Teachers are encouraged to be creative in developing a valuable agricultural experience for students. Applications outlining the project, goals, objectives, and desired outcomes must be submitted online by October 1, 2026.
Final grant amounts will be determined by the Marion CFB Foundation Board of Directors but will not exceed $350. All monies must be spent by the end of the current school year. Grant recipients will be notified by email and receive a link to a final report that will be due to the Marion CFB Foundation by May 31, 2027. Reimbursements for grants can be done at any time after project completion and submittal of the final report/receipts.
To-date, the Marion CFB Foundation has awarded over $80,000 in classroom grants to county teachers. Check out our website at www.marioncofb.org or contact us at (618) 548-2100 or engage@marioncofb.org.