Discover the ways we support our communities—and the world.
The C.H. Robinson Foundation helps strengthen our community—from the greater metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, to across the globe. Learn about our focus areas and how to submit a letter of enquiry.
We provide funding in four grant programme areas:
In addition to alignment with the focus areas listed above, your organisation must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organisation, war veterans post or organisation, cemetery company or governmental unit.
We do not fund:
We use Grants Connect, a YourCause grants management portal. While the application process may differ by programme, applicants can expect a streamlined process designed to minimise effort for non-profit staff. The process is outlined below.
Eligible applicants will be notified of the status of the letter of enquiry and, if approved, will be invited to submit a complete grant application.
For support with Grants Connect, please contact [email protected].
Additional resources for applicants: Applicant Portal Help Centre | Blackbaud.com
Grant cycles fluctuate annually. Refer to this page for updates.
Grant programme | Timeline | Letter of intent (LOI) due | Application due | Notification |
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Twin Cities Grants | April—August | April 1 | 20 May | August |
DEI Grants | July—September | 1 July | 12 August | September |
Strategic Industry Grants | August—October | 5 August | 8 September | October |
While grant amounts vary, the range of support for Twin Cities grants is $5,000—$30,000 USD. The average amount is $11,500 USD.
We ask for a brief report on the use of funds, including:
Established in 2005, the C.H. Robinson Foundation is a Minnesota non-profit corporation as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is funded by C.H. Robinson and creates a long-term resource for giving back to our communities through the support of other Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organisations. The budget is determined and approved by the Foundation board of directors, led by Rachel Schwalbach, Vice President, Environmental, Social & Governance and President of the C.H. Robinson Foundation. We work with a trust company that provides checks and balances while ensuring compliance with Internal Revenue Service guidelines and corporate tax law.