Backyard Giving Grants

The Backyard Giving Grants, offered by CHS Foundation, support local organizations in Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties with funding up to $5,000. These grants aim to host community events, provide agricultural education, and ensure access to healthy food and housing. Eligible applicants include 501c3 organizations that prioritize community building and education. Notably, the program does not fund sports teams or religious groups, ensuring a focus on essential community needs and equitable support.

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.
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.
Examples of supported projects:

• Local food shelvesHousing support for women and childrenFundraising dinners/galasAgricultural education programs for urban youth

Eligibility

Organizations that serve Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties are eligible to apply.Organizations must be a 501c3 or related charity to be eligible to receive funding.In order to provide equitable support to the Twin Cities, organizations selected will only be eligible to receive funding every two years.

Ineligibility

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.

501(c)(3) or related charities in Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey or Washington counties, MN. Not funded: sports teams or athletic requests, religiously affiliated groups, medical or disease-related causes, individual needs, or organizations outside the four counties. Organizations selected may receive funding only once every two years.