Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation Incorporated
The Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation is a private foundation that supports agricultural education and leadership development across the Northeastern US, awarding grants and training to organizations serving farmers and rural communities. The site provides grant guidelines, lists grantees, and contact information for the foundation based in Syracuse, NY.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small- to mid-sized nonprofit or program in the Northeastern US focused on agricultural education, youth leadership, or farm/rural community programming seeking program support-sized grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on agricultural education, dairy or youth leadership
- • Primary work located in or serving NY, PA, NH, or VT (regional focus)
- • Requests for program support in the typical $5K–$20K range
- • Demonstrated impact or partnership with local agricultural stakeholders
- • Ability to follow published application guidelines and meet a May 1 deadline
Geography
Observed giving is regional across four Northeastern states rather than national; the foundation is based in New York and Pennsylvania received a plurality (about 46%) of 2024 dollars, indicating a clear Northeastern regional footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 20 distinct recipients in 2024 with a high rate of first-time grantees (15 new recipients that year) and only a small set of repeat grantees across years, showing a broad and diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants (15 new recipients in 2024) together with a published application process, posted guidelines, a deadline, and contact details indicate that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
