Scholarships & Grants

SAE Grants

Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) are work-based learning projects that students develop and manage, supervised by their agricultural teachers. These experiences allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world agriculture settings. SAEs are a critical part of agricultural education, helping students develop skills and knowledge in their chosen area of agriculture.

The Wisconsin FFA Foundation provides funding to Wisconsin FFA members for Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to help start or expand SAE projects. A limited number of grants of up to $1,000 each are available to current FFA members each year. Applicants must be current FFA members in grades 5-12 to qualify. Preference is given to those who demonstrate financial need and/or those whose SAE project would be slowed/hindered without the grant. The application process opens in September 15 and closes November 15. Award checks are issued in January. Final reports are due May 26.

Apply for a 2025-2026 SAE Grant Here.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors for making these awards possible!

Agricultural Education Focus Area Sponsor

Animal Systems Pathway Sponsors

Food Products & Processing Systems Pathway Sponsors

Plant Systems Pathway Sponsors

Power, Structural and Technical Pathway Sponsor

AGRISCIENCE FAIR RESEARCH PROJECT GRANT

The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is proud to partner with Wisconsin Farm -To-Power to offer grants to FFA members conducting a Agriscience Fair Research Project focused on Renewable Energy.

Students can compete in the Agriscience Fair in one of six categories which include: Animal Systems, Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems, Food Products and Processing Systems, Plant Systems, Power, Structural and Technical Systems, Social Science.

Participants use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. Students must conduct a scientific research project pertaining to the agriculture and food science industries and present their findings to a panel of judges with a display and a report.

Students whose research is related to renewable energy are eligible to apply for a grant up to $250, regardless of their selected category.

To apply for a grant, click here. Applications close January 15, 2026 at 4:59PM. Final Report is due May 16, 2026.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in a university/technical college. Awardees must be in good standing with the Wisconsin Association of FFA and maintain an acceptable scholastic record. Scholarship applications may be submitted through 4:59 PM CT on March 14, 2025, via the online application.

SCHOLARSHIP PRACTICE FORM
This form is for you to put your thoughts on paper PRIOR to submitting your application. This is not and will not be accepted as an application. You must submit the online application to be considered for a scholarship.

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship winners!

All 2025 Scholarship winners are required to handwrite a thank you note to their scholarship sponsor and show proof to the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. Scholarship winners are required to show their fall 2025 transcripts to the Foundation. They will then receive their scholarship payment in January 2026.

Chapter Grants
A chapter grant offers members the opportunity to experience and take part in activities in which they otherwise would not have been able to. One benefit is the measurable impact a grant can have on an entire community. Grants help build strong communities and lasting relationships between FFA chapters and local businesses. Additionally, they offer businesses a direct pipeline to the many talents FFA members possess. These sponsors make possible many unique projects and special opportunities for Wisconsin FFA chapters and members.

Bethany L. Rieth Memorial Endowment
Burton H. Morris Estate
Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative

Applications can be submitted through the online form on or before 4:59 PM on April 15, 2025.
Winners must complete the final report no later than June 30th, 2025.