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GrantWhere: NationalNational: schools in any US state$Who gets the money: Goes to a teacher's classroomClosed for this round

National Agriculture in the Classroom, funded by CHS Foundation and CoBank

CHS Foundation/CoBank Classroom Grants

$500 for a pre-K to 12 classroom project that uses agriculture to teach reading, math, science, social studies or nutrition, such as a school garden, embryology or a farm tour.

Amount
$500 grants (40 awarded)
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Next round not posted
Who this fits
Microschool · Private schoolPrivate school teachers are named. The guidelines also say 'Certified, general education teachers', so an uncertified microschool teacher may not qualify. Homeschool co-ops are not mentioned.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on agclassroom.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens agclassroom.org in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?2026 open and close dates
  • ?Whether teacher certification is required for private school teachers (wording is unclear)

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Watch the classroom grants page in October for the new application
  2. Step 2: Pick two Curriculum Matrix lessons
  3. Step 3: Line up a local farmer or ag partner
  4. Step 4: Get an administrator letter
  5. Step 5: Submit online by the posted deadline (was November 15)

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Only state-certified classroom teachers employed by a school district or private school teachers are eligible to apply.”
In the funder’s own words, from agclassroom.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Use at least two lessons from the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix or state Ag in the Classroom
  • Itemized budget on their form
  • Involve a local farmer, rancher or ag industry person
  • Letter of support from a school administrator
  • Final report and lesson reflection
  • Check is made payable to the school

Timing

Yearly. The 2025 cycle opened October 1 and closed November 15, 2025. As of October 10, 2026 the site still shows the 2025 cycle; 2026 dates not posted yet. Projects finish by June 1, final report by June 30.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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