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Beef in the Classroom Grant Program

The Beef in the Classroom grant program helps teachers buy beef products to be used in middle school and high school Family & Consumer Science and Agriculture classes across the state of Georgia. This program will help educators to strengthen their lessons about beef selection, storage, preparation, nutrition, and food safety by having funds available to buy and prepare beef with their students. The grant reimburses teachers between $50-$250 per year, depending upon class size. This effort is made possible by Georgia cattle farmers and ranchers, through the $1 per head beef checkoff.

Guidelines

  • Beef in the Classroom funds (up to $250) are provided to Family and Consumer Science and Agriculture teachers specifically teaching a unit on beef, in the state of Georgia. Please note, the GBB will determine the grant amounts for each teacher.
    • Please Note: Funds can only be used in a classroom or lab setting. Funds cannot be used for school BBQ’s or other school functions.
  • Funds are available to middle school, junior and senior high school classes.
  • Must complete the below application for approval and present documentation of cooking methods used and/or discussed. Include the beef recipe(s) prepared in the class.
  • Grant money may only be used to purchase beef (can be fresh, frozen or fully cooked).
  • Grant must be used by the end of the 2024-2025 school year (exceptions may be allowed, but money will be distributed this school year).
  • One grant per teacher, per school year.
  • Schools can also request educational materials pertaining to the beef industry at no additional cost, you can also download & print these materials & recipes from our website at www.georgiabeef.org.
  • Failure to follow these guidelines will affect the school’s ability to receive funds in the future.

Procedures

  • Complete the below application for approval and present documentation of cooking methods used and/or discussed. Include the beef recipe(s) prepared in the class.
  • Once the application is received and reviewed, the GBB will notify award winners of approval and of the grant amount. Any purchase that occurs before notification by the GBB, will not necessarily be honored.
  • After you have completed your in-class lesson and used the grant to purchase beef, you will need to fill out the Beef Classroom Evaluation/Reimbursement Form in order to be reimbursed. You will need to scan your beef purchase receipts. Beef purchases must be made separately from general groceries.
  • Receipts or copies of receipts must be presented in the summary email as soon as possible after the unit is completed. Your reimbursement will be the actual amount spent up to the authorized amount awarded and will be processed through Bill.com.
  • Completed Beef Classroom Evaluation/Reimbursement Form, including receipts, is due to the GBB office by January 15, 2025 for FALL 2024 semester AND June 15, 2025 for SPRING 2025 semester.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester - September 15th
  • Spring Semester - February 15th