Cargill Inc
/OVERVIEW: Cargill Inc. funds organizations that support food security and nutrition, education, and environmental stewardship.
IP TAKE: The company supports domestic and international organizations that work in regions of the world where Cargill has a business presence. Cargill offers grants to “select national and global nonprofit and nongovernmental partners” and is relatively accessible for a corporate funder.
Cargill Inc.’s corporate giving program functions separately from the Cargill Foundation, which limits its grantmaking to Minnesota’s Twin Cities region. Grant seekers should not confuse Cargill’s corporate giving program with that of the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies or the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, which are separate entities. It’s unclear whether this funder likes to support its grantees in ways beyond grants.
PROFILE: Founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865, Cargill’s corporate giving program is the philanthropic vehicle for the global agricultural commodities company. It seeks to “invest in partnerships to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” and is “committed to helping end poverty and hunger and advancing sustainable approaches to land, water and climate.” This program prioritizes food security and nutrition, education, and environmental stewardship.
Grants for Environmental Conservation
Cargill’s environmental stewardship program supports organizations that “demonstrate global leadership in protecting our national resources and promote sustainable agricultural practices in our (Cargill’s) communities and supply chains. Past grantees include Nature Conservancy and World Resources Institute. To learn more about the types of organizations Cargill supports, explore its community partners page.
Grants for Public Health and Community Development
Its public health grantmaking supports organizations that “address hunger, food waste, food safety, and other issues.” It also makes grants to organizations working to address the global COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation funds organizations both in the United States and abroad. Past grantees include Feeding America and Second Harvest Heartland. Cargill only offers grants for specific projects and programs. To learn more about the types of organizations Cargill supports, explore its community partners page.
Grants for STEM Education
Cargill’s science education grantmaking supports “programs and projects that improve access to primary and secondary education for children; build skills in science, technology, and engineering; and partnerships with higher education institutions in the areas of agriculture, food security, and food safety.” The Cargill Global Scholars Program supports undergraduate students in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and the United States.
Grants for Global Development
Its global development-related grantmaking supports “[p]artners working to address hunger, improve nutrition, and increase agricultural productivity.” Past grantees include CARE USA, TechnoServe, and Heifer International. To learn more about the types of organizations Cargill supports, explore its community partners page.
Important Grant Details:
Cargill makes grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding.
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