Casey’s General Stores Contributions Program focuses on strengthening rural and small-town communities across its operating footprint by funding K–12 education projects, food security efforts, community betterment/events, and services for community servants. It is best known for its annual Cash for Classrooms program that awards sizable school project grants (playgrounds, technology, band instruments, culinary spaces), while also partnering with Feeding America and supporting local food banks and community events. Grants mainly target nonprofits and public schools located in towns where Casey’s operates, with additional employee emergency assistance handled through an internal Team Support Fund.
Combination of a structured annual competitive program (Cash for Classrooms, awards up to $50,000, typical recent awards $25k–$41k) plus one-off corporate contributions and partnerships (e.g., Feeding America campaigns). Employee emergency assistance is provided via an internal, rolling Team Support Fund; general community gifts appear regionally targeted and often invite-based or responsive to local requests.
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Apply to the Cash for Classrooms cycle in the fall (annual deadline typically in mid-November) and demonstrate an identifiable K–12 project benefiting a school/community within Casey’s operating states; expect awards up to $50,000 and recent typical grants of $25k–$41k. For community or event support, contact Casey’s community engagement team (Manager: Angela Wood) to inquire about general contributions; employee assistance is not available to external nonprofits.
Current and upcoming funding from Casey's General Stores, Inc. Contributions Program that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: K–12 public and nonprofit private schools located within Casey's communities (the 17 states where Casey's stores operate).
Deadline: Annual cycle; typically opens in the fall (examples: Oct open, Nov 14 deadline for 2026 cycle); recipients notified the following March. Check current year for exact dates.
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