The NILE Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the future of growing, strengthening, and protecting our agricultural industry and heritage. This group’s mission is to support the NILE’s efforts, and all money raised is allotted to NILE Agricultural Youth Programs.

The Foundation gives back by awarding cash scholarships to graduating high school seniors, students already enrolled in college, as well as interns that are essential help during the week of the stock show and rodeo. Our live animal scholarships are given through the NILE Merit Heifer Program—an opportunity for youth to learn hands-on about the cattle business. At the successful completion of the program, heifer recipients get to keep their bred heifer to start their own herd. Learn more about the various NILE Youth Programs below.