Stewardship

Stewardship

CHS invests in programs that strengthen hometown communities and develop future generations of ag leaders through CHS community giving and the CHS Foundation. These initiatives support CHS sustainability efforts and long-term focus on people and rural communities.

How we're making a difference

Learn about what we accomplished in 2023 and our future aspirations.

Our funding opportunities

CHS community giving

CHS community giving is dedicated to strengthening hometown communities through support of cooperative matching grants, Twin Cities projects, volunteerism and industry sponsorships. Learn more

CHS Foundation

The CHS Foundation is dedicated to building ag career pathways and educating rural youth by supporting cooperative and safety education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs. Learn more

FFA to receive largest gift in CHS Foundation history

The $4.3 million commitment will help support National FFA and 17 state FFA associations. Read more

Employee spotlight: Doing good together

CHS employees like Aaron Sillanpa live out the cooperative spirit value by volunteering. Read more

Learn more about initiatives we support and how to apply for funding

Check out our program guidelines

Rural health and well-being resources

The health and well-being of farmers, ranchers and their families is an important part of our focus on community well-being. We’ve developed an online resource tool to help link farmers and others in the cooperative system with national and state health and well-being resources.

Check out the list of resources