Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Classroom Grant

Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Classroom Grant is sponsored by Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC). This program provides awards to Idaho pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educators who creatively incorporate agricultural themes into lessons on reading, writing, math, science, social studies, or healthy lifestyles.

2026-2027 Idaho AITC Grant Application 2026-2027 Idaho AITC Grant Application Application Deadline - October 9, 2026 $500 Classroom Grant Application Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is offering $500 classroom grants to Idaho Pre-K through 12th grade educators who integrate agricultural literacy into their classrooms.

Eligible projects should help students better understand agriculture, food, fiber, natural resources, forestry, or agricultural careers while supporting learning in core subject areas such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and health.

To be eligible, applicants must incorporate at least one lesson plan, activity, book, or industry resource from either the Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom or National Agriculture in the Classroom websites. Applicants will be asked to identify the specific resource they plan to use and explain how it will be incorporated into the project.

Projects should include a clear connection to Idaho agriculture and demonstrate how students will gain a greater understanding of the role agriculture plays in their lives and communities. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate a strong connection to Idaho agriculture and effectively utilize Idaho AITC or National AITC resources.

In addition, teachers who have participated in the current year's Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Workshop will receive additional points during the grant evaluation process. The application deadline is October 9, 2026, at midnight. Applicants will be notified of their award status by October 31, 2026.

Only fully completed applications will be considered. Grant funds must be used as described in the approved application. Recipients who do not complete their project or use funds for the approved purpose may be ineligible for future AITC grant opportunities.

Please enter a valid phone number. Format: (000) 000-0000. Please enter a valid phone number.

Format: (000) 000-0000. I have read and understood the grant requirements. * I have permission from my school administrator to use school property for an agriculture-related project.

* Email of Above Administrator * Phone Number of Above Administator * Please enter a valid phone number. Format: (000) 000-0000. I understand I will present an agriculture-based lesson to the students involved with this project and submit as part of my final report a lesson plan reflection that describes what students learned from the project and from the lesson.

* I understand that a final report is due to Idaho AITC no later than June 25, 2027. Photographs from the project and signed copies of provided photo release forms must be included. * Did you attend an Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom workshop in the summer of 2026?

* Purpose/Description of the Proposed Project * Please identify at least one Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom or National Agriculture in the Classroom resource that will be incorporated into your project. * Idaho Agricultlure in the Classroom National Agriculture in the Classroom Lesson/Resource Website Link * How will this resource be incorporated into your project?

* Describe how this project connects to Idaho agriculture, commodities, or agricultural industries. * Statement of Need for this Project (Discuss the classroom/school need for the resources and materials requested in your grant proposal.) * Timeline of Project (Outline how you plan to accomplish the project.)

* Budget Outline (List of items you plan to purchase with the grant money) * Describe the academic concepts contextualized in this project. (What core standards are being addressed? How will students master and accomplish these standards?)

* Number of students who will benefit from this project. * Duration of student involvement with the project (in hours). * Is this an existing project needing additional support?

* If yes to the question above, please explain. How did you hear about the grant opportunity? *