Nonprofits serving rural Land O'Lakes dairy communities in listed counties of CA, DE, MD, NY and PA can apply for $1,000 to $20,000. Hunger Relief round opens May 1-31; Community Vitality round opens September 1-30.
The Land O'Lakes Foundation gives $1,000 to $20,000 grants to nonprofits serving rural dairy communities in listed counties of its East and West Regions. Funds are awarded in two annual open rounds: Hunger Relief (May) and Community Vitality (September).
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Current 501(c)(3) public charity status required
Must primarily serve rural communities in eligible counties: Delaware (New Castle, Sussex); Maryland (Cecil, Kent, Washington); New York (Ontario, Steuben, Yates); 26 listed Pennsylvania counties including Lancaster, York and Berks; California (Fresno, Glenn, Kings, Riverside, Tulare)
Must align with hunger relief, education or community vitality priorities
Referrals from a Land O'Lakes member-owner are prioritized but not required
Not eligible: direct funding to individuals, trade/business associations, political, lobbying or fraternal groups, religious activities
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