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The three-circle model for agricultural education outlines essential responsibilities--one of which is classroom and laboratory instruction, which is completed by all certified teachers. Agriculture teachers also complete duties outside of normal classwork expectations regarding SAEs and FFA activities. The personnel cost to administer, plan, and execute these activities is covered in part by this grant. Complete the Three-Circle Grant Allocation Worksheet (Excel)​​(Updated 3/16/2026​) to gather the needed information to fill out your Intent to Apply form below. Note that Three-Circle Grant Allocation Worksheet (Excel) will need to be completed separately for each agricultural education teacher in your School District. Once final allocations have been determined, you will complete the IWAS Budget Application (one per School District) to submit your grant. You will be required to upload all Three-Circle Grant Allocation Worksheet (Excel) in IWAS at a later date, so please save the file(s) for future reference.​​​

The teacher must document and report 400 hours of service outside the teacher's regularly scheduled teaching duties for the benefit of the agricultural education program. This report can be generated using TheAET.com​, and your District FCAE Advisor​ can assist with the development of this report.

The School District must expend all portions of the extended compensation in total prior to the designated end date (June 30th). This includes all portions covered by the School District and the portion covered by the Three Circle Grant allocation.

School districts shall submit an intent to apply application to the State Board of Education using the form below. The application must include all information necessary in completing the formula calculations for this grant found on Allocation Worksheet Tab and Budget Detail Tab Worksheet. For your reference, other requirements are outlined in the Agricultural Education Administrative Rules​.​​​