How to apply
Educational assistance award application information to include: --name,address,telephone, email --college to attend --planned major --how major will relate to future agricultural goals --gpa, high school transcripts --school activity participation, leadership positions, community service activities --honors received --activities and experience related to agriculture --financial situation or need Contact: Educational Assistance Awards, 2165 Green Vista Drive Suite 205, Sparks, Nv, 7756732468, INFO@NEVADAAGRICULTURALFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: MARCH 15 Restrictions: Must pursue higher education in agriculture
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada RenoReno, NV | Scholarship | $14K |
| Utah State UniversityLogan, UT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of IdahoMoscow, ID | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Univ of Nv Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural ResourcesReno, NV | Grant - work experience for undergrads | $4,500 |
| Univ of Nv Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural ResourcesReno, NV | Grant - management intensive grazing of cattle | $3,500 |
| Univ of Nv Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural ResourcesReno, NV | Grant - desert farming initiative | $3,000 |
| West Texas A&mCanyon, TX | Scholarship | $2,750 |
| Byu - IdahoProvo, UT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Feather River CollegeQuincy, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Nebraska College of Technical AgricultureCurtis, NE | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma City, OK | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Washington State UniversityPullman, WA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Univ of Nv Reno College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural ResourcesReno, NV | Grant - desert farming initiative | $2,500 |
| Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UT | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of WyomingLaramie, WY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Nevada Junior Livestock Show BoardReno, NV | Grant funding | $1,500 |
| Montana WesternDillon, MT | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nevada Farm BureauSparks, NV | Grant funding - ag in the classroom | $1,000 |
| Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon, WA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
By state: Nevada 7 · Utah 3 · Idaho 1 · Washington 2 · Texas 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Nevada Agricultural Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sparks, Nevada, administered in care of Nevada Agricultural Foundation, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Nevada Agricultural Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Educational assistance award application information to include: --name,address,telephone, email --college to attend --planned major --how major will relate to future agricultural goals --gpa, high… Deadlines: MARCH 15.
How much does Nevada Agricultural Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $69K across 22 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Nevada Agricultural Foundation give?
Nevada (7 grants), Utah (3 grants), Idaho (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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