Twin Cities funding
The Twin Cities are home to our company headquarters and more than 1,000 CHS employees. CHS is committed to supporting organizations in the backyard of our headquarters that provide basic needs services, educate the next generation about agriculture and bring the community together. Applications are now available through Nov. 30. Apply online today.
Backyard Giving Grants
Organizations in the backyard of CHS headquarters are eligible for up to $5,000 to host events that bring the community together, educate the next generation about agriculture or provide Twin Cities residents access to healthy food and stable housing.
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Applications are accepted March 1 to April 30, and 10月. 1至11月. 30.
Organizations that serve Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties are eligible to apply.
Organizations must be a 501c3 or related charity. Priority will be given to projects that provide access to healthy and affordable food, safe and stable housing, educate youth about agriculture, or community events that bring people together.
The Backyard Giving Grant program does not support sports teams or athletic requests, groups with religious affiliation, medical or disease related causes or individual needs. Organizations outside of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties will not be considered.
In order to provide equitable support to the Twin Cities, organizations selected will only be eligible to receive funding every two years.
- 例如, if an organization received an award during the 2023 spring application period, they would not be eligible to receive another award until the 2025 spring application period.
Examples of supported projects:
• Housing support for women and children
• Fundraising dinners/galas
• Agricultural education programs for urban youth
Employee giving campaigns
CHS empowers employees to give their way to causes they’re passionate about. CHS matches contributions to nonprofits with one dollar for every dollar donated. In 2022, CHS and our employees raised more than $1 million to support over 540 nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities and hundreds of communities where our employees live and work.
Learn more about the other programs CHS Community Giving supports