SAE GRANTS
The Idaho FFA Foundation is excited to partner with Wells Fargo to offer $80,000 in SAE Grants for Idaho FFA Members.
- Idaho FFA members must complete one of the following to be eligible to apply:
- Participate in an Idaho FFA Foundation financial education workshop (State Convention, April)
- Hear from a financial guest speaker in class (arranged with their FFA Advisor)
- Complete courses online through HandsOnBanking.org
- Applicants will need to allow ample time to complete the eligibility requirements ahead of the deadline.
- A major component of the application includes an essay detailing lessons learned through gaining new financial knowledge and how it will benefit SAE projects.
- Each SAE Grant will be a total of $250, $500, $750, or $1,000.
The first round of applications open on March 2, 2026 and close on May 1, 2026.
The second round of applications will open in the Fall of 2026.
Please note: The Idaho FFA Foundation SAE Grant program is different from the National FFA Organization SAE Grant program. For information on the National program, please visit: National SAE Grants
SAE GRANTS
Idaho FFA Foundation is excited to partner with AgWest Farm Credit Services to offer $20,000 in SAE Grants for Idaho FFA Members.
Each SAE Grant will be a total of $500.
Idaho FFA members are eligible to apply each year that they are a high school student.
Applications open September 23, 2026 and are due November 13, 2026.
Please note: The Idaho FFA Foundation SAE Grant program is different from the National FFA Organization SAE Grant program. For information on the National program, please visit: National SAE Grants
learn more about sae grants
SAE projects are integral to the FFA program which gives students hands-on experiential learning project in specific focus areas providing them with valuable skills and experience necessary for success in that field. Grants are given to students to help them with project costs such as feed, vaccinations, show supplies, equipment or anything else that helps further the students success with their projects.

ALLIE BLACK
RAFT RIVER FFA
2021 SAE GRANT RECIPIENT BEEF BREEDING & MARKET STEER PROJECT
IZAAK KROHN
MOUNTAIN HOME FFA
2021 SAE GRANT RECIPIENT MARKET STEER PROJECT

