Seeds for Stewardship Competitive Grant Program
This program provides matching funds to support projects that improve agricultural safety, education, and community vitality in rural areas.
The CHS Seeds for Stewardship program offers matching grants to support projects that enhance rural communities. This initiative strengthens local efforts by matching cooperative contributions for projects that focus on ag safety and farmer well-being, agricultural education, and rural community vitality. Since its inception in 2020, over 300 communities have benefited from these grants, reinforcing the program's commitment to uplifting and empowering rural areas.
Award Range
Not specified - $10,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 100% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Grant requests must be submitted by a local cooperative; direct requests from local organizations are not accepted. - "Priority given to projects aligning with ag safety, farmer well-being, agricultural education, and rural community vitality. Not likely awarded for individual needs, sports teams, religious or political activities, or safety equipment primarily for cooperative employees. Each cooperative is limited to two grants per year, regardless of multiple locations."
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
CHS Inc.
Phone
651-355-6000Subscribe to view contact details