Are you a teacher or do you know a teacher? Now is the time to turn in your application to get some money for your classroom project. Volusia County Farm Bureau makes education a priority by supporting college-enrolled and college-bound students with scholarships and by giving funds to K-12 educators for classroom agriculture or science-related projects.
Volusia K-12 teachers can apply now for up to $250 in grant funds. Monies may be used for school gardens, hydroponics, aquaculture, and any other science or agriculture related classroom projects. Volusia County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee sponsors the grant program. A total of $2,000 is available.
To apply, teachers need to submit learning objectives and goals, materials needed and the cost of each item, teaching strategies and a brief lesson plan along with the application. When the project is complete, a final report with photos should be turned in to the Volusia County Farm Bureau office. Reports are due on or before May 31, 2024.
Applications for the 2023-2024 mini-grants are available for download by clicking the link at the bottom of this story or at the Volusia County Farm Bureau office, 3090 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 32724. For more information contact Caroline Newby at 386-734-1612 or by email at caroline.newby@ffbf.org. Application deadline is September 30.
If you’re not an educator, but you know one who would benefit from the mini-grants, please pass the information along. Teachers do not have to be Farm Bureau members to apply.
The 2023-24 Harley V. Cutlip Memorial Scholarship winners received $1,000 each. Winners include Mackenzie Cunningham of DeLand High School. She will be attending Stetson University in the fall of 2024 after serving one year as a state FFA officer. Jack Hoblick of Taylor High School in Pierson. He will be attending Santa Fe State College for two years and then plans to transfer to the University of Florida. Enrolled college winners are Brittany Cowart at St. Johns River State College, Averi Harkus at Jacksonville University, and Grace Bishop at Flagler College.
Students can apply for the 2024-25 college scholarship in a few months. Watch for an announcement on Volusia County Farm Bureau’s Facebook page or on volusiacountyfarmbureau.org.
Farm Bureau works on behalf of farm families. It represents farmers and rural communities by advocating for programs and policies that help farmers and ranchers.
Women involved in agriculture work to make a difference by supporting the community. The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee plans the scholarship and mini-grant programs. These women know that youth education is key to encouraging the next generation of farmers.