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Illinois FFA Board Reports
98th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention - INFORMATION
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HOT, HOT, HOT: REMINDER - Harvest for All Program for the 2025–2026 - 8/26/2025 Listserv - Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on either Jan. 1 or May 1
HOT, HOT, HOT - Complete FFA Membership
Here is a link to the roster instructions that were shared at the beginning of the year when we started completing the rosters in AET, if you need it for reference. Memberships must be submitted by May 1. If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact Tammy Yard, tyard@illinoisffa.org
HOT, HOT, HOT - Below the calendar highlights for the month, we have added a 2026 Event Calendar Link that includes application links and the full address for events for easier use.
HOT, HOT, HOT - 2026 State FFA Convention Room Blocks - Room Blocks start closing April 30th.
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DUE May 15, 2026 - State Convention Farm Credit Newsroom App
DUE May 15, 2026 - State Convention Courtesy Corps Application
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Celebrate Culver's Scoops of Thanks and Support FFA
Boost Your FFA Chapter Projects
Yearlong Living to Serve Grant
Celebrate Culver's Scoops of Thanks and Support FFA
Culver’s 12th annual Scoops of Thanks Day is Thursday, May 7, 2026. This annual fundraiser invites guests to donate $1 for a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard, with all proceeds going to support local FFA chapters. In 2025 alone, over $170,000 was raised through Scoops of Thanks Day.
Choose from traditional favorites, vanilla or chocolate, or try the flavor of the day, How Now Brown Cow! With a tasty deal like that, how could you not stop by? To find the restaurant nearest you to visit on Scoops of Thanks Day, visit Culver's locations page.
Boost Your FFA Chapter Projects
Only one month left to apply for the Grants for Growing program. This competitive grant program is for middle and high school FFA chapters that are developing and improving project-based or experiential learning opportunities for students. FFA chapters may apply for up to $5,000 through the program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company (TSC). Applications close Friday, May 15.Yearlong Living to Serve Grant Now Open!
Yearlong Living to Serve Grant
Engage your students in experiential learning that addresses a need in your community! The 2025-26 Yearlong Living to Serve Grant application is available for middle and high school FFA chapters to apply for up to $3,000 to support yearlong service-learning projects that address community needs in one of four focus areas: community safety; hunger, health and nutrition; environmental responsibility; and community engagement. Apply today.
-- Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois FFA Center
Phone: 217-753-3328
Cell: 217-412-5646
Email: mbunselmeyer@illinoisffa.org
Address: 3221 Northfield, Springfield, IL 62702