Photo by Lyndsey Garber
Photo by NM Department of Agriculture
Photo by NM Department of Agriculture
Photo by Jay Hill
Photo by NM Department of Agriculture
Photo by Lyndsey GarberAwards & Grants
New Mexico Grow Project Grant
Who can apply?
New Mexico schools and community non-profit organizations that will have a school site where all grant materials will be located and at least 10 students will be receiving agricultural-based education on a regular basis.
Questions or tech issues? Email us.
Mandatory grant recipient teacher training will take place July 30, 2025 in Albuquerque.
Grant Includes:
- Vermicompost System with 2000 worms and bedding to get you started
- Metal Compost Turner with materials to work system
- Training on how to set up and use systems
- Connections and networking opportunities to experts in the field
- K-12 Curriculum connections & experiential learning resources
Grant Systems you will receive:
Is this the right grant for me?
Systems you will receive and what to expect
Pictures of actual systems you will receive.
Needs for vermicompost systems
- Outdoor space in the summer *no hotter than 80 degrees internally
- Living creatures inside the system
- Indoor location during winter so worms don’t freeze *does not smell
- Needs food scraps
- Requires care year-round
- Need 10 to 1 brown material to food waste *brown aterial is paper, cardboard, leaves, branches, etc.
Needs for a compost system
- Secure outdoor location
- 6-8 hours of sunlight daily
- Near access to water or can haul water to the system
- Requires food scrapes
- Will need brown material such as leaves, mulch, and branches
National Ag in the Classroom Grants/Award Opportunities
New Mexico Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
NMAITC Teacher of the Year Application
- Online Application
- Nominate a Teacher for the next New Mexico Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
National Ag in the Classroom Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture National Award Program
Each year the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Agriculture in the Classroom Consortium recognizes exceptional teachers by presenting them with the Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award. This competitive program recognizes state selected "Teacher of the Year" recipients for their successful efforts in teaching agricultural concepts in their curriculum.