Patterson Foundation Funding Priorities
FFA grants
Funding for FFA creates a brighter future for agriculture education
FFA funding began in 2021, solidifying a formal partnership between the Foundation and the National FFA Organization. Each year, $27,000 is donated to nine state chapters across America to develop the next generation of ag educators.
760,000
student members in the USA
$27,000
donated in grants annually
9 chapters
across the US receive funding
FFA is an agricultural education organization with 760,000 student members throughout the U.S., preparing students for leadership, growth and success in the field of agriculture.
Students receive intracurricular instruction delivered through classroom or lab instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs like work-based learning, and student leadership opportunities through national and state FFA organizations.
Yearly, the Foundation donates $27,000 in grants to nine chapters across the United States. Chapters receiving funding from the Foundation are selected on an annual basis. This funding will be reserved for chapters with an emphasis on teacher development.
Funding future generations
The Patterson Foundation is a proud sponsor of the FFA, focusing on funding teacher professional development and investment programs. This financial support helps selected FFA chapters and the organization as a whole. The Patterson Foundation’s involvement highlights the importance of agriculture education and the positive impact it has on future generations.
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