Program areas at Farmhouse Foundation
Housing - grants made for the construction, renovation and furnishing of the designated educational portions of chapter houses on 11 campuses.
Scholarships - provided financial support to individuals pursuing a degree at an institute of higher education. The selection criteria is based on academic achievement, community service and evidence of financial need. Provided scholarships to 209 Farmhouse undergraduates.
Leadership, people skills and financial management training; the underwriting and support of students attendance at leadership programs, seminars and institutes located throughout the country. Programming focuses on general leadership skills and tools, ethics and ethically based decision making, community service and philanthropy, healthy lifestyles, communication, conflict resolution, team dynamics and study skills. Over 750 chapter members benefited directly, and all 1,600 plus members benefited indirectly.
In program services for the Foundation staff to administer the educational grants in support of the international fraternity, chapters, associations and individual members.
Computer technology - computers and affiliated technology for chapter houses; grants were made to 5 chapters, associations and the international fraternity for in-house computers and technology, affecting nearly all chapter members directly.
Research - provided grants for research initiatives to help inform data-decision making for Farmhouse fraternity's educational programs, demonstrate the positive impact of fraternity and advance the organization's mission.