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Developing our young people to be the leaders of tomorrow is a key component of FFA. We believe through hands-on education, practical application, and personal development our members will achieve personal growth and success. The Kansas FFA Foundation focuses on several key areas for donors to support students, educators, and programs and events. Learn more about how you can provide vital financial support to help us grow the next generation of food producers and leaders.

Ongoing Campaigns and Events

Bringing supporters together to celebrate FFA, create opportunities and invest in its future.

In June 2022, the Kansas FFA Foundation launched the historic Endowment+ Campaign, an ambitious effort to raise $5 million to provide long-term stability and responsible growth for Kansas FFA.

As Kansas FFA membership and programming have grown, the resources needed to serve students and agricultural educators across the state have grown with them. The Endowment+ Campaign was created to build a sustainable source of funding for the future while also providing donors the opportunity to support the immediate needs of Kansas FFA through the “PLUS” portion of the campaign.

As of September 2026, nearly $4.6 million has been raised toward the $5 million goal. With the campaign period officially closing on December 31, 2026, Kansas FFA is in the final stretch of this historic effort.

Every gift brings us closer to ensuring future generations of Kansas FFA members and agricultural educators have the opportunities, programs and resources they need to thrive.

Help us finish what we started and build a strong future for Kansas FFA.

Learn more about the Endowment+ Campaign.

Support the Endowment+ Campaign

Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 25, 2027, and join us for Give FFA Day — Kansas FFA’s largest day of giving!

For 24 hours, FFA alumni, families, friends, chapters and industry partners come together to celebrate the impact of FFA and invest in opportunities for members across Kansas. In 2026, supporters rallied together to raise an record setting- incredible $107,548 in just 24 hours, demonstrating what is possible when the Kansas FFA family comes together.

There are many ways to be part of Give FFA Day — make a gift, share your FFA story, encourage others to participate or help inspire giving as a matching gift partner.

Interested in becoming a Give FFA Day match partner? Contact Johanna Anderes at 785-410-7313 or [email protected] to learn more.

Save the Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027

Together, we can make Give FFA Day 2027 our biggest day of impact yet!

Hit the course in support of Kansas FFA! The annual Blue & Gold Golf Scramble, hosted in collaboration with Kansas FFA Alumni and Supporters, brings together FFA supporters, alumni, industry partners and friends for a day of golf, connection and giving back.

Funds raised through the tournament help provide Kansas FFA members the opportunity to attend the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a premier leadership experience that challenges students to grow as leaders, serve their communities and make a lasting impact.

Whether you participate as a golfer, sponsor or supporter, the Blue & Gold Golf Scramble is a fun way to help make this transformational experience possible for Kansas FFA members.

Save the Date: August 13, 2027 | Hesston Golf Course

Join us for a great day on the course while helping send Kansas FFA members to WLC!

Youth Leadership Development

Building confident leaders through hands-on experiences, training and opportunities to grow.

WLC is open to all FFA members and is the ultimate leadership experience. It provides hands-on experiences that help attendees learn how to apply leadership skills to real-life situations. This conference focuses on personal development, diversity, advocacy, and service. There are seven, one-week sessions each summer.

The Annual Blue and Gold Golf Scramble is a collaboration between the Kansas FFA Foundation and Kansas FFA Alumni and Supporters to raise funds for WLC scholarships. Save the Date for August 13, 2027 at Hesston Golf Course in Hesston, KS.

For an FFA member, the blue corduroy jacket is more than part of the uniform — it represents belonging, opportunity and pride in being part of something bigger.

Through the Gift of Blue, donors help provide Kansas FFA members with their own official FFA jacket and tie or scarf, removing a financial barrier and giving more students the opportunity to proudly wear the blue and gold.

Your gift can put a blue jacket on the shoulders of a Kansas FFA member and help them feel they belong.

Give the Gift of Blue

Strong chapters start with strong student leaders. Each summer, Chapter Leadership Training brings FFA members together at three locations across Kansas to prepare for the year ahead.

Hosted in the eastern, central and western parts of the state, these trainings give chapter leaders the opportunity to build leadership skills, plan for their chapter’s year and connect with members from other communities. Students leave with new ideas, stronger connections and tools they can take home to help their chapters thrive.

Scholarships and Grants

Providing financial support that helps students pursue opportunities, education and experiences.

Kansas FFA members have a rich history of being competitive in the scholarship arena. The Kansas FFA Foundation and its supporters have given numerous young people the chance at a better education through the sponsorship of endowed scholarships, memorial scholarships, and business-supported programs such as the Built Ford Tough scholarship program.

Scholarships for FFA-sponsored events are also awarded annually. The Washington Leadership Conference and International Leadership Seminar for State Officers are two such programs.

A supervised Agricultural Experience grant allows an FFA member to start or expand their SAE through the purchase of necessary equipment, livestock, or supplies. Grants are awarded based primarily on financial need. Grant recipients are selected by a committee and the advisor’s statement is crucially important in establishing the financial need and eligibility of the applicant. The SAE grant program has shown tremendous benefit to members who would like to expand their program but need some assistance to do so.

Great ideas can create lasting impact. Following a successful Give FFA Day, the Kansas FFA Foundation awards grants directly to local FFA chapters to help bring meaningful projects to life.

Chapter Grants support student-led projects that strengthen FFA chapters, schools and communities while creating valuable experiences for members. From service initiatives to educational programs and community projects, these grants give students the resources to turn their ideas into action.

Support Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 25th 2027 and grow further opportunities for chapter success.

Student Award Programs

Recognizing achievement, excellence and growth among Kansas FFA members.

Career Development Events give Kansas FFA members the opportunity to put what they learn in the agricultural education classroom into action. Through individual and team competition, students build and demonstrate career-ready skills in areas ranging from agricultural communications and food science to livestock, agronomy, mechanics and natural resources.

These hands-on experiences help members explore career pathways, strengthen technical knowledge and develop skills they can carry into college, the workforce and the agriculture industry.

Partners of the Kansas FFA Foundation help provide awards and recognition for participants, as well as travel support for state-winning teams that advance to represent Kansas at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

Your support helps Kansas FFA members turn classroom learning into career-ready skills and experiences.

Leadership Development Events challenge Kansas FFA members to strengthen the communication, leadership and problem-solving skills they will use throughout their lives. Through events focused on public speaking, employment skills, parliamentary procedure, agricultural issues and more, members gain confidence while putting their abilities to the test.

Whether competing individually or as part of a team, students learn to communicate effectively, think critically and lead with confidence.

Partners of the Kansas FFA Foundation help provide awards and recognition for participants, as well as travel support for state winners that advance to represent Kansas at the National FFA Convention & Expo.

Your support helps Kansas FFA members develop the confidence and skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their SAEs, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students can compete for awards in areas covering everything from Agricultural Education to Wildlife Management.

Proficiency awards are given out at the local, district, state, and national levels. Partners of the Kansas FFA Foundation provide support for awards, plaques, and travel to the National FFA Convention as well as the State FFA Star program.

Educator Professional Development

Investing in the teachers who educate, mentor and inspire Kansas FFA members.

The Kansas FFA Foundation, understanding the importance of strong and well-prepared educators in our classrooms, is ever-expanding its support for our agricultural educators. Through the generosity of our donors, we are proud to be the main supporter of the Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST), providing mentoring, coaching, training, and availability to best practices for agriculture educators in their first years of teaching.

Investing in educators strengthens the experience of every student they teach. The Kansas FFA Foundation provides professional development scholarships to help Kansas agriculture teachers continue learning, strengthen their skills and bring new ideas and resources back to their classrooms.

Support includes opportunities for continued training and certifications, including CASE Curriculum professional development.

Kansas FFA Convention

In June over 2,300 FFA members and guests from across the state come together to participate in general sessions, competitive events, leadership workshops, service activities and meet with industry leaders at the Opportunity Fair. The three-day event, held on the Kansas State University campus, showcases the success of our chapters and FFA members, inspires with keynote speakers, and entertains as top talent comes together for the Kansas FFA Band and Chorus.

The Kansas FFA Foundation, through its generous partners, is proud to support many aspects of the Kansas FFA Convention. As supporters of the Kansas FFA, your help is also appreciated, rather it be through volunteering to judge an event or helping to financially support the Convention programming. To learn how you can help us continue the tradition of holding a professional, top-notch Convention contact the Kansas FFA Foundation. Various support levels are available, including title sponsorships.