Manhattan, Kan. — The Kansas FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Chapter Grant Program, funded through the continued success of Give FFA Day.
A total of five FFA chapters across Kansas have been selected to receive $500 grants to support impactful, student-led projects within their schools and communities. These grants represent a new opportunity to extend the reach of Give FFA Day by directly supporting local chapter initiatives.
The 2026 Chapter Grant recipients include:
- Blue Valley FFA Chapter — FFA Youth Summer Camps- Agriculture Education Initiative
- McLouth FFA Chapter— Grow, Label, Lead!- School Health and Nutrition Initiative
- Paola FFA Chapter — Paola FFA Summer Spectacular Swine Show- Citizenship Initiative
- Tonganoxie FFA Chapter — Petals with a Purpose- Mental Health Initiative
- Osage City FFA Chapter — Signs of Service- Farm Safety Initiative
Each project was selected based on its creativity, demonstrated need, and potential impact on FFA members and their communities. Through these projects, students will gain valuable leadership, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
“These chapter grants are an exciting step forward in expanding the impact of Give FFA Day,” said Yancy Wright, Kansas FFA Foundation Board Chairman. “We are proud to support these chapters as they bring innovative ideas to life and create lasting impact in their communities.”
Give FFA Day continues to be a strong and growing tradition of support for agricultural education in Kansas, and its success has allowed us to expand our support to local FFA chapter projects. In 2026, Give FFA Day raised over $107,000, setting a new one-day giving record, and will also help increase funding for our growing Kansas FFA State Convention and other student programs, further strengthening the impact of donor contributions on student-driven initiatives across the state. The upcoming 98th Kansas FFA State Convention, to be held in Manhattan on May 27–29, will bring together over 2,500 attendees to celebrate achievements and leadership in agricultural education.
The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of nearly 14,000 agricultural education students across 244 chapters in Kansas. It is part of the National FFA Organization, a national youth organization of 1,027,273 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
The Kansas FFA Foundation develops and sustains collaborative relationships that result in financial support and services that enhance Kansas school-based agricultural education.
Visit www.ksffa.org/foundation for more information.