Online Submission Guidelines: 

• To complete the online application, visit https://fb.org/cfbgrants
• Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET on September 18, 2026.
• Create a Submittable account if you do not have an existing account. 
• Read through the application and process information, including eligibility, application guidelines, application timeline and selection criteria. 
• Verify agreement with the requirements by selecting, “Yes” and select “Next” to continue. 
• Move through the application, completing each section as described. Fields with an * must be completed before submitting the application.
• There is the option to save your work and come back later by selecting the “Save Draft” button at the bottom of the application. 
• State Coordinator Approval Form: Your application must be verified by the state YF&R coordinator, or similar role, at your state Farm Bureau. Use this section to email them a reference form to complete the State Approval step of your application. Add in an email address and a personalized message to explain your request before selecting “Send Request Now.”Chapters may submit their application before this reference form is completed by the state staff. 
• We recommend the submitter notify the state staff person that they will be receiving a verification email from Submittable. 
• If the state YF&R coordinator is the submitter of the mini-grant application, simply send the reference form to yourself to complete. 
• Once your application is finalized, click the “Submit” button to complete your application. 
• A confirmation email will be delivered to the Submitter’s email address. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you are unable to locate this confirmation email. If you have not received a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting your application, please reach out to yfr@fb.org. 
• You may log back into your Submittable account prior to the deadline to make any edits to your application. 
• Applications will be listed as “IN-PROGRESS” until they have been scored by judges. 
• Chapters will be notified via an email from Submittable as to the status of the application no later than October 9, 2026. Applications will then be listed as either “ACCEPTED” or “DECLINED.” 
• Submitters of accepted applications will then receive a follow-up email from Submittable with further information about remitting the first half of the grant funding and instructions for completing the Recap Report form. 
• Completing the Recap Report form via online submission is required to receive the second half of the grant funding. 

American Farm Bureau is celebrating 250 years of agriculture by highlighting farms and ranches across the country through the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm 250 Photo Contest. 

Folks are encouraged to enter photos that highlight American agriculture—anything ranching- or farming-related, from sunrises and sunsets to family portraits, hero images, landscapes and farmscapes. 

The contest is a great opportunity for members to share images of what means the most to them on their own farms and ranches.

Photos can help bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. Farmers are the best source of photos that can help consumers better understand where their food comes from. The winner of the contest is eligible for a new iPhone, courtesy of T-Mobile and a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the American Farm Bureau Convention. consideration (a picture is worth 1,000 words). Submission of a video clip is also optional, but highly encouraged.                          

VERY IMPORTANT

For consideration, you MUST complete the nomination by clicking SUBMIT at the very end of the form.

We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. This follow-up email will come from Submittable. Please be sure the email address you used to sign up for your Submittable account is one that you check regularly. Also check your junk email folder for emails from Submittable.