The annual pre-application period for both Incentive Funding Grants (IFG) and Teacher Three Circle Grants is now open. Applications are due by Friday, April 14. If you are not familiar with these grant programs and would like to participate, please first visit the ISBE Agricultural Education Grants webpage. This site contains information on basic eligibility, allowable uses of funds, and other frequently asked questions. 

Incentive Funding Grants for Programs in Grades 5-12 

Please use the link below to complete the IFG Quality Indicators application for the fiscal year 2024 Incentive Funding Grant. Directions are on the application page and in the prerecorded webinar.  The application is due by April 14. Note that it is highly recommended that both the local teacher(s) and administrators work together on this form to ensure accuracy. Please save a digital or printed file of your submitted application for your records. 

• Incentive Funding Grant Webinar 
• Quality Indicators Application 

Teacher Three Circle Grants 

Please use the link below to complete the FY 2024 Three Circle Grant intent form. Directions are on the application page and in the prerecorded webinar. The intent form is due by  Friday, April 14. Note that it is highly recommended that both the local teacher(s) and administrators work together on this form to ensure accuracy. Please save a digital or printed file of your final intent form for your records. 

• Three Circle Intent to Apply Form and Webinar 

For more information on either of these grant programs, please direct questions to your district’s assigned Local Program Support advisor or reach out to Andrew Klein at ISBE via aklein@isbe.net.  

*Sent to AFNR teachers, school administrators, EFE Directors, state staff.