The Idaho FFA Foundation helps empower future leaders and their passions through generous donations and collaborative relationships with numerous individuals, organizations and corporations. Donations are received as general contributions, memorial contributions, or special projects, as well as in-kind donations. Every gift makes a positive difference in the lives of Idaho FFA members and helps them develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Additionally, the Idaho FFA Foundation also hosts a variety of events to raise awareness and funds for its programs.
The following programs receive support:
- Local FFA Chapter grants – EMERGE Grants $750-2,000+
- Student Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Project Grants $500/ea
- FFA Blue Jacket “Gift of Blue” awards $125/jacket
- Travel Funding for State FFA Career Development Teams/Individuals to compete at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Partial State FFA Career Development Event Funding
- Awards for State Winners in Competitive Events
- State FFA Officer Training, Agribusiness and Industry Tours and some travel, apparel and materials
- Travel Funding for State FFA President and Vice President to attend State FFA Presidents Conference in Washington DC
- Travel Funding for Idaho’s National FFA Officer Candidate to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
- State FFA Degrees, State Star Award Program and Proficiency Awards
- Support for Idaho FFA State Convention including Convention T-Shirts for all participants, Proficiency Award Judging support and assistance, as well as Special Awards and Recognition, and Educational Displays and Workshops
- Post-Secondary Education Scholarships for Idaho FFA members
- Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships for Idaho FFA members
- Chapter Star Awards
- Other Special Projects
Special Sponsorship Programs for Donors
Idaho FFA State Convention Sponsorships
Over 1,800 Idaho FFA members, agriculture teachers, parents and guests will convene at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls each April for the annual Idaho FFA State Convention. During the Convention, FFA members from across Idaho will compete in career developments events and leadership contests, receive special recognition for their achievements, as well as participate in leadership presentations and workshops.
We invite our partners in agriculture to join us as sponsors for this event!
Convention sponsorships provide important financial resources to Idaho FFA, and provide an outstanding promotion opportunity to our partners. Convention Banner and T-Shirt Sponsorships are available, along with Display Tables at our Career and Industry Expo, Convention Workshops and Convention General Session Sponsorships. In addition, general contributions in any amount are always welcome and appreciated. FFA State Convention sponsorships information is available after August each year.
Special Project Sponsorships
Special projects of the Idaho FFA Foundation are important FFA events, activities or award recognition that is conducted annually. These programs are integral to FFA and agricultural education in Idaho and help students develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Special Projects include State FFA Career Development Events and state winner travel for national competition, special activities or needs during the Idaho FFA State Convention, Special Awards and Recognition and Scholarships.
For more information on Idaho FFA Foundation Special Projects, please contact the Foundation.