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Cash for Classrooms Grants

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Cash for Classrooms Grant Program

In 2023, Casey’s Cash for Classrooms Grant Program awarded $1 million to benefit K-12 public and nonprofit, private schools through 79 grants. The funding priorities included:

Physical improvements

Projects that help update and improve the school through repairs, enhancements or new additions. This can include internal (building, classrooms) or external (playground, fields).

Material needs

Needs for supplies, technology, materials or other items that would enrich the learning environment.

Teacher support

Programs that seek to grow the skills of teachers, offer professional development or address training resources.

Community engagement

Efforts to engage students with the community. Examples include external experiences like student volunteerism programs, camps or field trips.

Grant guidelines

Grants will range from $3,000 to a maximum of $50,000 with funds used within 12 months of award.
An organization may only submit one application during the current cycle. A school can receive more than one donation if submitted by different organizations.

Grant eligibility

Organizations that are a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conducting activities within the United States
A K-12 public or nonprofit private school in Casey's 16-state footprint

Selection process and timeline

Grant application submissions
October 14 - November 15

Grant recipient announcement and celebrations
March – April 30, 2025