Next ACRE Grant
Forecasted
Compeer Financial's Next ACRE Grant funds innovative equipment and hands-on learning tools to enhance agriculture education in middle and high school classrooms.
Funder: Compeer Financial
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per grant; typically awarded for use during the upcoming school year.
Summary: Supports agriculture classrooms in Compeer’s territory with resources, equipment, and hands-on learning tools to inspire and prepare students for ag careers.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to middle and high schools offering agriculture education in Compeer’s 144-county territory (IL, MN, WI).
Description
The Next ACRE Grant from Compeer Financial is designed to enhance agriculture education in middle and high schools by funding innovative resources, equipment, and technology for classrooms. The grant aims to foster dynamic educational experiences, exposing students to the breadth of opportunities within the agriculture industry and preparing them for future careers. Priority is given to high school-level programs, new programs, and new teachers. Funding may be used for hands-on learning tools, classroom equipment, and renovations or improvements to agriculture education spaces such as greenhouses, shops, or livestock barns. The program advances Compeer Financial’s mission to nurture thriving rural communities and develop the next generation of agricultural leaders.
