Scotty K. Gifting Project Grant Application for Kern Educational Institutions Open Thru March 1

GRANT ALERT! The application period for a Scotty K. Gifting Project Grant from the Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation is now open through Noon on March 1.

Eligible applicants are Kern County educational institutions involved in the following areas:

• Primary, secondary, and post-secondary education initiatives that create opportunities for our youth to succeed and pursue a better future.

• Programs that provide relevant work experience and mentoring opportunities in the areas of agriculture and related industries to support the current Kern County workforce.

• Agribusiness-related programs at all levels of education institutions.

These educational institutions will demonstrate a clear plan for the use of funds and will identify how said funds will benefit Kern County’s youth to persevere. Go to kirschenmannfoundation.org and click on “Grants and Scholars” to find out more and submit your application.