Indiana Farm Bureau Ag Education and Promotion Development Grant (Ag in the Classroom)
Eligibility
Indiana K-12 educators and school programs that incorporate agriculture education are eligible. Projects must focus on teaching students about agriculture, food systems, plant science, environmental stewardship, or related agricultural topics. The program serves Indiana schools statewide through the Indiana Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom program.
Program Goals
Indiana Farm Bureau's Ag Education and Promotion Development Grant, administered through the Ag in the Classroom program, funds classroom agriculture education projects that connect Indiana students to food, farming, and the natural world. Grants support classroom materials, school gardens, incubators, agricultural events, and hands-on learning tools that help Indiana teachers bring agriculture into the classroom. The program runs two windows per year, giving Indiana teachers two chances annually to apply.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the Indiana Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom grant portal. Two windows are offered each year: February 1-April 15 and August 1-October 15. The fall 2026 window is currently open through October 15, 2026. Applications require a project description, learning goals, and budget. Apply through infb.org.
Cycle Notes
Indiana Farm Bureau Ag Education Grants run two windows per year: February 1-April 15 and August 1-October 15. The fall 2026 window is open through October 15, 2026. Spring 2027 window opens February 1, 2027. Visit infb.org for current application portal and program guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary. The program funds small classroom grants for materials, school gardens, incubators, livestock eggs, and educational events. Contact Indiana Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom program for current award ranges and eligible expenses.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — environmental monitoring for Indiana Ag in the Classroom science programs
- micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection for Indiana student agricultural and environmental investigations
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data science tools for Indiana agriculture education programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Indiana Farm Bureau Ag Education Grants?
Indiana K-12 educators whose programs focus on agriculture, food systems, plant science, or environmental stewardship are eligible. The program is available statewide through Ag in the Classroom.
What can Indiana Farm Bureau Ag Education Grants fund?
Grants fund classroom materials, school gardens, incubators, agricultural events, and hands-on learning tools connected to agriculture education.
When is the next Indiana Farm Bureau Ag Education Grant deadline?
The fall 2026 window is open through October 15, 2026. The spring 2027 window opens February 1, 2027.
Can Ag Education grants fund STEM and coding tools?
Yes, when connected to agricultural science or environmental stewardship learning goals. Sensor kits and data tools that help students investigate soil, water, or plant science are a strong fit.
How can Forward Education help with Ag in the Classroom grant applications?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents and letters of support. Our climate and environmental science kits align to Ag in the Classroom learning goals. Contact us before applying.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Indiana standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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