Chapter Resources
2023-24 I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign Materials
Promotional material for each year will be mailed out in September. Contact Victoria Broders at victoria@neffafoundation.org to have more printed materials mailed to you. Donations for the 2023-24 year must be received in the Foundation office by February 28. Anything after March 1st will be counted towards 2024-25. The top 10 chapters recognized at State Convention are based on points with the Sponsor Engagement Contest and receive at least $500 in donations.
Click here for additional materials and information for fundraising with the I Believe in the Future of Ag campaign. Also find all corporate sponsor classroom resources for the Sponsor Engagement Contest.
Blue Jackets. Bright Futures.
Deadline - September 15
Students can begin applying for the Blue Jackets. Bright Futures. program August 1 until September 15. This program is open to all agricultural education students who are active members of an FFA chapter and the number of winners will be based on the number of jackets sponsored. Gift cards from the Nebraska FFA Foundation, purchased from the National FFA Organization, will be mailed to the recipient’s school, along with instructions on ordering the jacket and tie or scarf.
To apply for the Blue Jackets. Bright Futures. Program:
- Students can apply at www.neffafoundation.org/jacket_application.html
- Advisor and the student will receive an email alerting that the application was submitted and received.
- Advisors must submit the advisor statement at www.neffafoundation.org/what_we_do/advisors/jacket_advisors.html
- Advisors will also receive an email acknowledging submission and receipt of the advisor statement.
Other reminders:
- Both the student application and advisor statement are vital to the selection process. Both portions must be completed for selection committee review.
- Please make sure to include the following topics in your advisor statement if they are relevant: Is your chapter new? Does this student have a financial need? What potential do you see in this student?
- Make sure each advisor statement is different and tailored to the individual student.
Questions? Contact Stacey Agnew at stacey@neffafoundation.org.
Nebraska FFA Grant Opportunity
Deadline - June 30, 2023 5:00 pm
Nebraska FFA Foundation Grant:
The Nebraska FFA Foundation local grant program for Nebraska agricultural education programs is to provide funding for local agriculture classrooms, FFA programs and FFA member SAE projects which have a clearly defined and described financial need. The grant application will be open until June 30, 2023 and grant requests may be any amount up to $10,000 for FFA programs and agricultural classrooms, and up to $2,000 for member SAE projects. The recipients will be announced by September 15, 2023.
Click here to learn more and apply.
True Blue Requests
The Foundation will provide free FFA handbooks and calendars. Plus you can request a board member or corporate sponsor to virtually attend your banquet if you choose.
Deadline - March 1
FFA and AFNR Handbook
Printable Thank You Postcard
New Chapter COLT Scholarships
Deadline - May 5
All agricultural education programs can apply for scholarships to attend Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) during the first two years of its existence. Applications will open in late April.
Questions? Contact Stacey Agnew at stacey@neffafoundation.org.
News from the Nebraska FFA Foundation
Nebraska FFA Members Bring Home Three National Championship Titles From The 96th National FFA Convention.
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has donated $10,000 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to directly support local agriculture education classrooms and FFA needs.
Nearly $97,000 awarded through the Nebraska FFA Foundation grant program.
FFA members provided indirect service engagement through packaging thousands of meals to be delivered to children in need throughout the world during State FFA Convention.
Read how Alaina Agnew, our FFA Foundation summer intern shares her experience over the past few months!
