Community Support

Farm Credit East helps support our rural communities and those who live in them. Learn about our grants, scholarships, customer assistance program and other ways we support our local communities.
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Ag Educator Scholarships
Scholarships for teachers attending institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). Deadline to apply is December 6, 2023.
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Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award
This award recognizes innovative and transformational efforts to revitalize Northeast rural communities. Nomination deadline is January 31, 2024.
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FFA Student Scholarships
Twice per year, Farm Credit East awards $500 scholarships to support FFA students SAE projects.

Community Support Highlights 

$1.7 million
2022 contributions
Farm Credit East contributed $1.7 million to various charitable, ag-related and community support organizations in 2022.
AgEnhancement grants provided
The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement program has provided $3.1 million in grants for youth programs, agricultural development and promoting diversity and inclusion.
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Supporting the next generation of agriculture
We are dedicated to advancing the next generation of producers. See all our programs that support the next generation of agriculture.

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