NAITC - National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization
Grant Programs

USDA-AITC Excellence Grants Program (ACE)

ACE Purpose, Priorities, and Fund Availability

The purpose of this grants program is to strengthen state programs by funding innovative ideas and proven outreach strategies to increase agricultural literacy among teachers and their students. ACE Projects should: (1) address a state, regional, or national educational need; (2) involve creative or nontraditional approach toward addressing that need that can serve as a model to others; (3) encourage and facilitate better relationships in the education community.