(Merrillville, IN) - NIPSCO with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation has launched a new grant initiative that supports Indiana’s farming, rural and agricultural communities.
This new $100,000 grant program will support Indiana Future Farmers of America chapters across northern Indiana through investments in agricultural education, student leadership and career readiness.
Grant funding areas include:? work-based learning projects that help students gain hands-on experience, scholarships to help students attend leadership conferences and career development opportunities, supporting agricultural education programs with classroom materials and resources, providing students access to experiences that build confidence and career readiness and assisting students with travel expenses related to educational opportunities and competitions.
Eligible Indiana FFA chapters located within NIPSCO's 32-county service area, as well as Sullivan, Vigo and Gibson counties, are invited to apply for grant funding through the Indiana FFA Foundation.
Applications must be submitted by local FFA chapter students and teachers directly to the Indiana FFA Foundation by September 30. Following the application period, the Indiana FFA Foundation will review submissions and provide recommendations to NIPSCO.
The grant review committee will evaluate submissions and finalists will be selected in October. Grant funds are contributions from the NiSource Charitable Foundation. For more information, visit NIPSCO.com/AgSupport.
