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The CHS Foundation provides matching grants to cooperatives for projects designed to strengthen and uplift hometown communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance agriculture safety, farmer well-being, agriculture education, and rural community vitality.

Project examples include:

• Health and safety education programs for elementary students
• Purchase of multi-gas monitors for firefighter safety
• Purchase of communications equipment for emergency responders
• Purchase of trucks and equipment for fire safety and prevention
• Purchase of ventilators and other equipment and services to address COVID-19 related needs
• Grain bin safety equipment and training
• Support of food banks

Any member-cooperative or CHS Country Operations location is eligible to apply. Grant requests must be submitted by a cooperative on behalf of a local organization.

Award ceiling: $10,000
Award floor: $1,000

Eligible applicants may receive up to 2 grants per year.

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application are available on the program website when applications are being accepted.

Applications are accepted during 3 periods each year.

• January 1 - February 15
• May 1 - June 15
• September 1 - October 15