North Dakota · State Grant

Agriculture in the Classroom Grant Program (ND)

Funding

Up to $100,000 per biennium

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Annual/biennial RFP — check ndaitc.com

Level of Gov't

State — North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom (ND AITC)

Eligibility

North Dakota K-12 schools, teachers, and agricultural education programs. Programs must connect students to agriculture, food systems, and related STEM concepts. ND AITC serves schools statewide.

Program Goals

ND AITC grants support agricultural literacy and STEM education at North Dakota schools. Programs that connect technology — including sensors, data collection, and coding — to agricultural systems and environmental science are a strong fit for this funding.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through ND AITC at ndaitc.com. Both annual and biennial grant cycles are available depending on program size. Check ndaitc.com for the current RFP and application guidelines.

Cycle Notes

Annual and biennial RFP cycles. The biennial program supports larger multi-year projects up to $100K. Check ndaitc.com for current deadlines.

Grant Award Amount

Up to $100,000 per biennium for larger program grants. Smaller annual grants also available. Check ndaitc.com for current award ranges.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my school need a formal ag program to apply?

No — schools integrating agricultural concepts into STEM or science classes are eligible.

What is the biennial grant?

A two-year grant of up to $100,000 for larger agricultural education programs. Annual grants are also available for smaller projects.

How does technology fit into an ag education grant?

Sensors, data collection tools, and coding programs that connect to agricultural systems — weather, soil, solar energy — are directly relevant to ND AITC priorities.

When does the RFP open?

Annual and biennial cycles — check ndaitc.com for current deadlines.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit and Smart Solar Kit connect coding and sensors to agricultural and environmental systems — strong alignment for ND AITC applications.

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