The Next ACRE Grant by Compeer Financial funds hands-on agriculture education projects in high and middle school classrooms, supporting innovative teaching tools and learning environments.
Funder: Compeer Financial
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per grant; funds must be used during the upcoming school year.
Summary: Supports high and middle schools with resources and equipment to enhance hands-on agriculture education and classroom innovation.
Key Information: Only schools in Compeer's 144-county territory offering agriculture education are eligible.
The Next ACRE Grant from Compeer Financial aims to strengthen agriculture education by providing high and middle schools with resources, equipment, and technology for hands-on learning. The grant is designed to empower teachers to deliver engaging and practical experiences, exposing students to the agricultural industry and its career opportunities. Funding can be used for classroom equipment, innovative tools, technology, and improvements to educational spaces such as greenhouses, shops, or livestock barns. The initiative supports Compeer Financial's mission to foster thriving rural communities and develop future agricultural leaders.