If you would like to make a donation to the Montana FFA Foundation please fill out the information below. Thank you for supporting the future of agriculture! The Montana FFA Foundation, Alumni and, of course, the members appreciate your generosity.
Your Legacy Begins Here
Every gift – regardless of its size or designation – helps cultivate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and advocates for agriculture.
Because of your generosity Montana FFA members gain access to scholarships, leadership experiences, career exploration, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them to make a lasting difference in their communities.
Thank you for believing in the future of Montana FFA.
Together, we are growing leaders and strengthening agriculture for generations to come.
Individual Giving
Money is used where funds are needed most from the following ways of giving.
500 CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Join a dedicated community of supporters by making an annual gift of $500 to the Montana FFA Foundation.
Membership provides ongoing support for programs and opportunities that empower Montana FFA members across the state.
Members receive an exclusive Montana Silversmith’s belt buckle after 5 years of consecutive membership.
RISING SUN CLUB – MONTHLY GIVING
Support Montana FFA year-round through a convenient monthly gift automatically charged to your credit card or bank account.
Monthly giving provides reliable, ongoing support for scholarships, programs, and opportunities for FFA members.
DRIVE WITH A MONTANA FFA LICENSE PLATE
Show your support for Montana FFA by choosing the specialty Montana FFA license plate when you register or renew your vehicle.
Every plate purchased helps support opportunities for Montana FFA members.
CREATE YOUR OWN ENDOWMENT
Honor your family, a loved one, mentor, or someone whose legacy deserves to live on.
Name a permanent endowment and choose how the annual earnings will support Montana FFA students-scholarships, leadership development, SAE grants, chapter support, or another area that reflects your passion.
Endowments require a minimum investment of $25,000 to become permanently established.
Donors may establish an endowment with an initial gift of $10,000 and have up to three years to reach the $25,000 minimum.
Your gift creates a lasting legacy, ensuring future generations of Montana FFA members benefit from your generosity for years to come.
By giving to an endowment in Montana you can receive up to a 40% Montana Endowment Tax Credit, reducing your state income tax while creating a lasting impact for FFA students.
Planned Giving
ESTATE GIVING
Create a lasting legacy by including the Montana FFA Foundation in your will, trust, retirement account, or other estate plans.
Your planned gift will help ensure future generations of Montana FFA members have access to life-changing leadership and educational opportunities.
MEMORIALS
Honor the life and legacy of a loved one through a gift made in their memory.
Memorial gifts create lasting opportunities for future generations of Montana FFA members.
Programs
GENERAL DONATIONS
Invest where the need is greatest, allowing the Foundation to respond to emerging opportunities and priorities.
Support scholarships, leadership experiences, grants, and innovative programs that benefit Montana FFA members.
Every dollar helps equip students with the skills, experiences, and opportunities to succeed.
CENTENNIAL ENDOWMENT
Celebrate a century of Montana FFA by contributing to it’s 100th anniversary endowment campaign.
Gifts to the endowment are permanently invested, creating a lasting source of scholarship funding for Montana FFA members.
Investment earnings will provide scholarships for generations of future FFA leaders.
By giving to an endowment in Montana you can receive up to a 40% Montana Endowment Tax Credit, reducing your state income tax while creating a lasting impact for FFA students.
MONTANA FFA CHAPTER GRANTS
Empower local FFA chapters by funding projects that address the unique needs of their members and communities.
Grant funds are awarded annually through an application process to FFA chapters across the state.
Support initiatives such as community service projects, educational resources, leadership development, career exploration, and chapter growth.
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) GRANTS
Support one of the three essential components of agriculture education by helping FFA members develop and grow their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs).
SAE grants provide financial support to help FFA members launch or expand projects that develop technical knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and workplace experience.
Your gift helps students launch new projects, expand existing enterprises, and gain real-world skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
BULLS FOR BLUE
Invest in the next generation of cattle producers by supporting beef production SAEs.
Seedstock producers are invited to dedicate a percentage of the proceeds from a Lot in their sale to support Montana FFA members.
Producers may also choose to designate their donation directly to their local FFA chapter.
Your contribution provides young producers with the resources and confidence to build the next generation of cattle producers.
YOUR MONTANA FFA CHAPTER PROGRAM
Direct your gift to the Montana FFA chapter of your choice while supporting students in your local community.
A designated portion of your gift is invested directly in your selected chapter, while funds are securely managed by the Montana FFA Foundation and remain eligible for charitable tax benefits.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide financial assistance to Montana FFA members pursuing post-secondary education or technical training.
Scholarship support helps students focus on achieving their academic and career aspirations while reducing the burden of educational expenses.
Your gift opens doors to opportunity and lifelong success.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Help Montana FFA members participate in transformational leadership experiences that build confidence, character, and lifelong leadership skills.
Scholarships provide financial assistance for students to attend Alumni Leadership Camp, Washington Leadership Camp (Washington, D.C.), and National FFA Convention.
Your investment removes financial barriers, ensuring more students can access opportunities that shape future leaders.
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION TRAVEL STIPENDS
Help Montana’s top-performing FFA members represent our state at the National FFA Convention and Expo.
Travel stipends support state champion Career and Leadership Development Event teams and recognize members who have earned the prestigious American FFA Degree.
Events
MONTANA FFA AG EXPO
November
Support Montana’s largest FFA event, bringing together chapters from across the state for competitions, leadership development, and career exploration. Students participate in Career and Leadership Development Events, educational workshops and a career fair with industry professionals.
See the Ag Expo Giving Menu for additional sponsorship opportunities.
MONTANA FFA STATE CONVENTION
March/April
Support Montana’s premier FFA leadership event, where students showcase their skills through Career and Leadership Development Events.
Members also participate in leadership workshops, career exploration, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
See the State Convention Giving Menu for additional sponsorship opportunities.
FUSION CAREER SUMMIT
January
Inspire students to discover career pathways while connecting with industry leaders and professionals.
Participants build confidence through hands-on career preparation, including resume development, mock interviews, networking, and professional skill-building.
See the Fusion Career Summit Giving Menu for additional sponsorship opportunities.
COMMODITY TOUR
July/August
Support an immersive educational experience that connects FFA members with Montana’s agricultural industry and global commodity markets.
Students gain firsthand knowledge of commodity production, marketing transportation, and the economic impact of Montana agriculture.
This tour is awarded to Montana’s State Champion Agronomy team and the State FFA Officer team.
