Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture

The Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture is a grant program from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and is designed to help young people discover their purpose and passion in agricultural careers through programming that introduces them to the educational and employment possibilities related to farming and other agricultural related careers.

The foundation will award grants to organizations that have an innovative program design, utilize partnerships between community organizations and demonstrate program sustainability statewide. As a partner, the foundation seeks to support efforts that successfully prepare students for post-secondary training or direct placement in agricultural related industries.

There are two tiers: 

Youth Pathways Program Sustainability Growth Grant – This level is for organizations that are growing and trying to build out their program. Awards go up to $25,000.

Youth Pathways Program Sustainability Grant – This level is for organizations that are growing programs that already exist and are successful.   Awards go up to $75,000.

Important dates: 

The 2024 round is expected to open in September.