Scholarships & Grants
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Grants & Scholarships applications are open for 2026
The MFU Foundation Community Grants program supports projects that strengthen Montana agriculture and rural communities. These grants invest in initiatives that enhance agricultural education, build and expand Montana-based local food systems and distribution efforts, support cooperative development, and improve agricultural production and efficiency. Priority is given to projects that advance regenerative, resilient, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Due May 4th
The MFU Foundation Scholarships support students pursuing education connected to agriculture, food systems, and rural communities. Through investment in education, the Foundation helps develop the next generation of agricultural leaders, innovators, and advocates who are committed to strengthening Montana’s farms, ranches, cooperatives, and local food systems.
Due April 3rd
2025 Scholarship Winners
Montana Farmers Union has awarded nearly $15,000 in scholarships to Montana students.
Reinhard Bold, Big Sandy, $1,000 MFU
Lauren Crowder, Highwood, $1,000 John Korsbeck Memorial
Morgan Feist, Vaughn, $1,000 Cascade County-wide Farmers Union Local
Michaela Hauk, Great Falls, $1,000 MFU
Jordan Leach, Ledger, $1,000 MFU
Sierra Mauland, Big Timber, $1,000 MFU
Addison Reichelt, Carter, $1,000 MFU, $500 Chouteau County Farmers Union Local
Lance Rutledge, Big Sandy, $1,000 John Korsbeck Memorial
Grayce Siderius, Bozeman, $1,000 Bud Daniels Memorial, $500 Flathead Local
Sujatha Bay, Alberton, $500 MFU
Annika Joyes, Westby, $500 MFU
Madison Jones, Roundup, $500 MFU
Cadence Kallenberger, Havre, $500 MFU
Reagan Long, Livingston, $500 MFU
Shea Ostberg, Fairfield, $500 MFU
Meredith Sackman, Fallon, $500 MFU
Lauryn Siderius, Kalispell, $500 Flathead, $250 MFU
Carolyne Christoffersen, Froid, $250 MFU
Katelyn Christensen, Hot Springs, $250 MFU
Thomas James “T.J.” Hickey, Moore, $250 MFU
Kaelin Jackson, Terry, $250 MFU
Russell Lang, Roundup, $250 MFU
Leann Murphy, Great Falls, $250 MFU
Ryder Zanto, Highwood, $250 MFU
The 2025 Grant Recipients
Montana Farmers Union Foundation is pleased to announce more than $43,000 have been awarded through its Community Grant program 22 Montana projects that create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities
Fergus High School, meat processing shop conversion, $10,000
Fergus FFA, purchase equipment to teach meat science courses, $2,500
Hays Lodge Pole Schools, purchase upright freezer for school lunches, $2,500
Fairfield Public Schools, tables for ag mechanics/metals classes, $2,100 MFU Foundation, $650 Teton Local
Corvallis School District, install hydroponic garden for cafeteria, $2,000
Arlee School District, purchase equipment for school gardens, $2,000
Malta High School, rehabilitate school garden, $2,000
Choteau Elementary School, build greenhouse, $2,000 MFU Foundation, $650 Teton Local
Scobey Schools, purchase welder for shop classes, $3,396
Broadview Public Schools, convert shop to classroom, $2,000
Belgrade FFA, develop school farm land, $2,000
Farm Connect Montana, support for program that teaches kids to cook and provide food to local schools, $2,000
Shields Valley Elementary, purchase equipment to teach farming techniques, $1,500
Be The Change 406 Coalition, youth-led greenhouse project, $1,500
Bigfork Foodbank, expand foodbank garden, $1,250 MFU Foundation, $1,250 Flathead Local
Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, purchase refrigerator for microgreen program, $1,000 MFU Foundation, $1,000 Flathead Local
Geraldine FFA, educate public on local plants, $800
Victor FFA, enhance poultry classes, $750
Power School, purchase oven and freezer, $650 MFU Foundation, $650 Teton Local
Open Range 4-H Club, create and donate 360 birthday cakes for community, $500
Liberty County 4-H Council, fund 4-H Fun Fridays, $400 MFU Foundation, $400 Liberty-Toole Local
Superior School District, purchase weed sprayer for school garden, $300
4-H Sentence Grants
Our mini-grant program with a total of $10,000 available from Montana Farmers Union bolstered Montana 4-H club projects this past year, with applications are open for another $10,000 in funding in 2025.
The process was simple to encourage clubs to apply by submitting a sentence about how they would use $100.
Download the form and submit to:
Montana Farmers Union
PO BOX 2447
Great Falls, MT 59403
Have questions email your local MFU ambassador, find one near you today!
More Scholarship Options through Montana Farmers Union
Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship- $1,000
Bud Daniels was a former president of Montana Farmers Union. Bud also served as the National Farmers Union Vice President in 1992. He had a life-long devotion to improving the lives of rural Americans and keeping farmers on the land.
John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship- $1,000
John Korsbeck was involved in farming and the “country way of life” throughout his lifetime. He was involved with 4-H and Farmers Union, becoming a Torchbearer, which is the highest award presented to Farmers Union youth. John was a Montana Farmers Union insurance agent from 1976-2005. John proudly served his country in Vietnam and was highly admired and respected.
MFU Scholarship and County Scholarships- $1,000- $500
Scholarships are awarded at the County level from the following counties:
– Chouteau – Cascade – Flathead Applications must reside in the county for which they apply.
– Chouteau – Cascade – Flathead Applications must reside in the county for which they apply.