Youth Scholarships
Supporting rural communities and youth through college scholarships.
Montana Farmers Union Foundation
MFU Foundation
Investing in the Vitality of Rural Communities
The mission of the Montana Farmers Union Foundation is to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities.
How the Foundation Supports Montana Communities
Tax-deductible contributions help create educational, agricultural and community development opportunities.
Future of Meat Processing
In conjunction with the MT Premium Processing Cooperative, MFU supports new career opportunities and regional food systems development.
Feed the Guard
$50,000 in nutritious boxed meals were provided to troops stationed at the Capitol in 2021 through MFU and Farmers Union Enterprises.
Community Development Projects
More than $15,000 in grants and assistance have supported local organizations, small businesses and rural development projects.
Grants & Applications
Grant and scholarship applications are currently closed. Visit our Scholarships & Grants page for application information, eligibility details and future opportunities.
View Scholarships & Grants2026 Community Grant Recipients
MFU Foundation Community Grants support projects that create opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities.
Blackfeet Agriculture Department
Heart Butte Community Beef and Food Project
Augusta FFA
Metal cabinet for school shop storage
Superior School District
School garden
Wibaux Public School
Greenhouse at Wibaux School
Fromberg School – FFA
School Barn Project
Dutton/Brady Public School
Hydroponic unit for fresh produce at school
Havre FFA Alumni and Supporters
Printer/copier for FFA materials
Montana Land to Hand
Hands-on garden and nutrition education
Red Ants Pants Festival Foundation
Eastern Montana Girls Leadership Program
Circle Public Schools
School greenhouse
Liberty County 4-H Council
4-H Cloverbud Camp
Belgrade FFA
Belgrade school farm and community garden
Power High School
Fire and soil school project for algebra students
Southwest Montana Youth Partners
Youth mental health program funding
Cardwell School District
Raised bed gardens for school and community
Farm to School of Park County
Vehicle repairs for Farm to School vehicle
Plevna FFA
FFA Greenhouse
Montana 4-H
Small animal school
Kalispell Montessori Elementary School
School garden
Farm in the Dell Rocky Mountain Front
Water cistern
Mission West Community Development Partners
Montana Marinara Project
MSU Fort Belknap Extension
Wasay Wakpa Walipini greenhouse repairs
Denton FFA
Ag equipment trailer for agricultural education & FFA
Box Elder School District
Grow towers for the lunchroom
Froid Public School
Chop saw and miter saw for shop program
Arrowhead School District
School garden program
Heart of Montana Farm in the Dell
15 raised beds and soil for the hoop house
Scobey School Ag-Education Project
LabQuest3 Interface and ASP Go Direct Sensor Package
Belt Valley FFA
Portable greenhouses and seed pods for hydroponic system
Boys & Girls Club of Richland County
Garden production initiative
Bridger High School
Multimatic welder for school shop
Chester Joplin Inverness FFA
FFA Greenhouse
Cut Bank School District
Hydroponic grow towers
Victor School District
Poultry processing program