Educators who want to start projects that help students understand agriculture are encouraged to apply for Virginia’s Agriculture in the Classroom’s educator grants.
Virginia AITC has over $30,000 available for the 2023-24 school year to support hands-on classroom agricultural experiences. Teachers and other organizations like 4-H clubs and FFA chapters that work with schools, and parent-teacher associations can apply for up to $500 for agriculture-related initiatives.
The deadline for grant applications is Oct. 13, and applications received by Aug. 15 will be eligible for AITC’s early decision. This expedited notification allows educators to begin their projects at the beginning of the school year. Educators who complete the application early will be notified by Sept. 8.
“School-age children in all grade levels across Virginia have an opportunity to investigate agriculture, whether by growing a garden, hatching chicks or even creating a community ag library,” said Tammy Maxey, Virginia AITC’s executive director. …