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FFA Funding is sponsored by The Patterson Foundation. Provides grants to Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters and related agricultural youth organizations for leadership education and development programs.
Geographic focus: United States and Canada
Focus areas: Youth Leadership, Agriculture, Education
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Grants - Patterson Foundation Patterson Foundation Grants Giving back to our communities Patterson Foundation grant process The Patterson Foundation is committed to investing in programs that strengthen our communities. The Foundation has a two-step application process and continuously accepts and reviews letters of inquiry (LOI) through our online Grants Management System.
Following approval of an organization’s LOI, an invitation is extended to complete our application form. Our staff may contact applicants with follow-up questions after initial review of the application. The board of directors meets quarterly to review grant applications and make funding decisions, typically in April, June, October and December of each year.
Grant applications are due 60 to 90 days prior to the board meeting. Decision letters, including award checks to grant recipients, are mailed within 30 days of the board meeting. The Patterson Foundation generally considers only single year grant requests.
All grantees are asked to submit follow-up reports via our online system within one year after a grant is awarded. Organizations are not eligible to receive additional funding until the follow-up report is received. Patterson Foundation funding priorities Within these focus areas, the Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations classified as public charities by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Grants are made to support communities in the Patterson Companies service areas throughout the United States and Canada.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: FFA-affiliated agricultural youth 501(c)(3) organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FFA Funding is funded by The Patterson Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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