How it Works
FFA members, chapters, or states can complete an online application specific to the engagement opportunity.
National FFA Convention & Expo
Oct. 21 – 24, 2026
FFA advisors can apply for financial assistance to fund travel, housing or ticketed events.
Grant Application Opens: July 15, 2026
Grant Application Closes: Aug. 28, 2026
Award Notification: Sept. 4, 2026
Reporting Due: Dec. 1, 2026
Current and past state officers are eligible to receive grants to support their international travel for ILSSO.
Grant Application Opens: July 15, 2026
Grant Application Closes: Sept. 15, 2026
Award Notification: Oct. 1, 2026
Reporting Due: March 1, 2027
Next Gen – Animal Systems
FFA members attending Next Gen can apply for financial assistance to help fund their trip.
Grant Application Opens: Mar. 1, 2026
Grant Application Closes: May 31, 2026
Award Notification: Jul. 1, 2026
Reporting Due: Nov. 1, 2026
Next Gen – Power, Structure and Technical Systems
FFA members attending Next Gen can apply for financial assistance to help fund their trip.
Grant Application Opens: Oct. 1, 2026
Grant Application Closes: Nov. 15, 2026
Award Notification: Dec. 5, 2027
Reporting Due: April 15, 2027
Washington Leadership Conference
FFA members attending WLC can apply for financial assistance to help fund their trip.
Grant Application Opens: Oct. 1, 2026
Grant Application Closes: Dec. 1, 2026
Award Notification: Jan. 30, 2027
Reporting Due: August 1, 2027
Next Gen – AgriBusiness
FFA members attending Next Gen can apply for financial assistance to help fund their trip.
Grant Application Opens: Feb. 1, 2027
Grant Application Closes: Apr. 15, 2027
Award Notification: May 1, 2027
Reporting Due: August 1, 2027
New Century Farmer
FFA Alumni members are eligible to receive support from a Student Engagement and Travel Assistance Grant to attend this conference.
Grant Application Opens: Feb 1, 2026
Grant Application Closes: April 15, 2026
Award Notification: May 1, 2026
Reporting Due: Sept. 1, 2026
State Officer Summit
State associations and foundations can apply for financial assistance to attend the summit in Washington, D.C.
Grant Application Opens: March 1, 2026
Grant Application Closes: May 1, 2026
Award Notification: May 15, 2026
Reporting Due: Sept. 1, 2026
