TRAFALGAR, Ind. — Lilly Endowment has awarded $399,213 to the Indiana FFA Foundation to fund the Learn-Lead-Succeed project.
Learn-Lead-Succeed is a three-year plan for experimental education, environmental education and collaborative engagement to middle and high school students in underserved areas.
The Foundation hopes to expose up to 4,000 young people in Johnson and Marion Counties to natural environments and strong leadership. The Leadership Challenge Course and the natural outdoor learning environment will help students develop the skills to build a better life.
“Indiana FFA has a strong history of creating leaders and impacting communities,” said Lisa Chaudion, executive director, Indiana FFA Foundation. “With the funding from Lilly Endowment, we will be able to launch the Learn-Lead-Succeed project and provide experiential learning programs that will equip Indiana youth, both FFA and non-FFA, with the skills to continue their education and seek meaningful careers.”
The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.