FCS Mini-Grants

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) is offering mini grants to Wisconsin Family & Consumer Science (FCS) teachers to be used for the purchase of pork for classroom/lab experiences. Each school is eligible for a $50 grant while funds are available. Grants are available for spring and fall semesters, however, all recipients must complete an evaluation form upon receipt of funds to be eligible for funding for future semesters.

Wisconsin Pork Association is committed to promoting pork to our world’s diverse consumer base. The path to long-term demand growth includes making pork relevant to younger generations. Younger consumers don’t know what to do with pork and tend to favor the taste of other proteins. The National Pork Board has conducted extensive research to understand our consumers and meet them where they are. Therefore, we are placing increased emphasis on pork’s versatility in flavor, its use as an ingredient, and the nutritional benefits of eating pork.

In 2025, we will give preference to applicants who use the funds to purchase lean cuts of pork (tenderloin, NY pork chop, ribeye pork chop, NY pork roast, porterhouse pork chop, sirloin pork chop, sirloin pork roast, or 96% lean ground pork). Furthermore, we ask that cooking lessons are accompanied by an education component that focuses on one of our focus areas including nutrition, cooking temperature, and/or versatility of pork as an ingredient.