Seeds for Stewardship

• Are you a CHS Country Operations location? Apply here.
• Are you a member-cooperative? Apply here for projects that improve ag safety or cultivate ag leaders by Oct. 15, 2021. 
• Grant requests must be submitted by a local cooperative. Grant requests received directly from a local organization are not accepted.

• Each member cooperative can receive up to $10,000 in matching funds annually.
• A minimum matching contribution of $1,000 and maximum of $10,000 will be considered for member cooperatives and a maximum of $5,000 will be considered for Country Operations locations.
• Cooperatives are eligible to receive up to two grants per year. For instance, a member cooperative might choose to designate $5,000 to a local FFA chapter and $5,000 to assist a local fire department.
• Cooperatives with multiple locations are only eligible to receive up to two grants per year on behalf of the entire organization, regardless of how many locations they have.

• Applications are only accepted during three application periods: Sept. 1 to Oct. 15, Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 and May 1 to June 15 each year.

Applications are only accepted online.

• Are you a CHS Country Operations location? Apply here.
• Are you a member-cooperative? Apply here.

The Seeds for Stewardship competitive grant program supports requests that strengthen and uplift hometown communities. Priority is given to requests that align with ag safety and farmer well-being, agriculture education, and rural community vitality. Examples may include grain bin safety equipment and training, local FFA and 4-H support, and food shelf donations.

Seeds for Stewardship grants will likely not be awarded for: 

• Individuals, individual needs, or individual fundraisers
• Sports teams or athletic requests
• Medical/disease related causes
• Groups with religious affiliation or Religious groups for religious activities
• Political campaigns, fundraisers, or lobbying efforts 

Grants will be evaluated on a competitive basis and funds are not guaranteed.