Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) awarded $227,070 in Working Here Fund grants in the third quarter of 2024.
The 82 nonprofit organizations listed below received grants to support agriculture and rural communities with projects that address one of the following areas: agricultural education, hunger and nutrition, or rural disaster relief/essential services.
FCSAmerica is accepting grant applications for the fourth quarter of 2024 through December 31. To learn about the requirements and apply online, visit the Working Here Fund grants page.
Working Here Fund Grants Awarded up to $5,000
IOWA
A Cup of Water Ministries Inc
Peace Community Meal
Aplington-Parkersburg Food Pantry
Replenish Food for Distribution
Audubon County Agricultural Society
New Beef Weigh House
Bremer County Extension
Agriculture and Safety Day
Brooklyn Community Food Bank
Increased Meat Distribution for Poweshiek County
Carroll County ISU Extension & Outreach
Elementary Media Center STEM Ed
Central Lutheran School
School Compost Project
City of Bronson Iowa Ambulance
Stair Chair
Clinton County Ag Extension District
Livestock Judging Contest
Community Presbyterian Church Backpack Program
Weekend Backpack Program
Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation
Teen Central Snack Program
Delaware County Food Bank
Replenish Food for Pantry
DeWitt United Methodist Church
Summer Lunch Box Program
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Food Pantry: More Protein in Food Bags
Fayette County Extension 4-H
Agriculture and Safety Day
First United Church of Christ
Food Packaging by Youth for Food Pantry
Friends of Mount Pleasant Fire Department
Fire Cadet Program
Friends of The Muscatine FFA
Expanded Learning Labs
Greater Area Pantry
Cold Storage Room
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Community Outreach Meals
Hope City Church Inc
Twice Weekly Food Distribution
Independence Area Food Pantry
Protein and Milk for Buchanan County
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Lyon County
4-H Building Display and Storage
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Montgomery County
Clover Kids Ag Learning Program
ISU Extension and Outreach Woodbury County
She Grows: Women in Agriculture Conference
Jordan River Inc
The Messiah's Food Pantry
Kiron Fire Department Inc
SCBA Cylinders
Lansing Iowa Food Trust
Complete The Meal - Protein
Lords Cupboard Inc
Griswold Senior Meal Support
Malcom Food Pantry
Food for Distribution
Mission of Hope
Non-Perishable Food for Pantry
Nashua Area Food Pantry
Replenish Food for Distribution
New Beginnings Christian Church
Community Fridge and Food Closet
North-Linn Senior High School
Weekend Backpack Meals for Youth
Olds Fire Department Foundation
Grain Bin Rescue Equipment
Plentiful Pantry
Replenish Food for Distribution
Presbyterian Camp On Lake Okoboji Inc
Traer Community Food Pantry
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Weekend Food for Students
Ruth Project
Food to Stock the Shelves
Sheldon High School
Ag in the Classroom
Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Waterloo Iowa
Freezer for Food Pantry
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church
Weekend Food for School Families
Starmont High School
Animal Science Enhancements
The Salvation Army
Food for Community Food Pantry
Then Feed Just One Inc
Meal Packing Event
Thriving Titans
Food Pantry for Students
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Meal Packaging
Waco Community School Foundation
Food for Students
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Replenish Food Pantry
Woodward Community Food Pantry
Food and Supplies for Pantry
NEBRASKA
Applied Information Management Institute
Enhance AgriTech Program for Youth
Elsie Fire Protection District
Breathable Air Cascade System
Heart Ministry Center Inc
Food for Distribution Program
Justice For Our Neighbors Nebraska
Food for New Neighbors
Nebraska 4-H Foundation
STEM Field Days
Nebraska 4-H Foundation
Hamilton County STEM Field Days
Nebraska State Chamber Foundation
Leadership Nebraska Agriculture Sessions
Oakland Craig Public Schools
Tractor Restoration Project
Papillion Fire Department
Rope Rescue Equipment
Papillion La Vista Schools Foundation
Shelf Stable Snacks for Students
Silver Lake Public Schools Foundation Inc
Beef Processing for Student Meals
Southwest Public Schools
Beef Processing for School Meals
The Arc of Norfolk
Holiday Soup Supper
Tri County Public Schools
Aquaculture Facility
University of Nebraska Board of Regents
Colfax County Ag Literacy Day
SOUTH DAKOTA
Bon Homme Food Pantry
Replenish Food for Distribution
City of Harrisburg, South Dakota
Grand Gardens Improvements
Clark County
Upgrade Communications Equipment
Council for Coordinating Emergency Services
Food for Brookings County Food Pantry
Ethan FFA
Tools for Ag Shop: Metal and Wood Working
Freeman High School - 01
Ag Classroom Equipment
HC Child Protection Team
Fill the Shelves for Kids
Highmore High School - 01
After School Lunch
Huron School District 02-2
School Garden to Grown and Produce Food
Love Feast of Mitchell Inc
Food/Milk Certificates
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Sandwich Ministry
One Spirit
Food for Food Pantry
South Central Resource Conservation and Development
Rangeland Vitality through Biological Activity and Woody Encroachment Control
Suncatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc
Equine Connection Education Program
WYOMING
Albany County Cent$Ible Nutrition Program
Pressure Cookers for Cooking Dry Legumes
CASA Association of the 5th Judicial District
Grocery Gift Cards
Cody Can Youth Inc
Sunset Elementary School Garden for Good
