Community Investment - U.S. Grant Guidelines

All eligible, U.S.-based non-profit organizations must request Giving Grants by completing and submitting the Giving Grant Application (DOC 122 KB) to Community Investment with all accompanying paperwork (see below). Grants are reviewed in the order they are received.

Please allow up to eight weeks from the date Community Investment receives the application for processing. Applicants will be notified in writing of grant review results.

The following items must be included with the Grant Application:

Detailed project budget
List of Board of Directors/Trustees
Certification of Federal IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (exceptions include cities, schools or organizations to which Pioneer has previously contributed)
Pioneer representative endorsement(s)

Pioneer does not provide grant support to:

Organizations without a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;
Individuals;
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status;
Organizations whose programs are limited to members of one religious group;
Political organizations or elected officials;
Company marketing or advertising programs; or
Individual athletic events or teams.

Primary Focal Areas

Agriculture
Farm Safety
Science Education

Requests Falling Outside Key Focal Areas

Programs and organizations that do not fall within the primary focus areas but have Pioneer employee, retiree, or sales representative involvement and endorsement are eligible for potential contributions. Generally, these contribution amounts range from $250 - $1,000, although possible exceptions are available as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Event Sponsorships, Tickets and Tables

Pioneer prefers to make direct contributions to organizations, rather than sponsorships, ticket or table purchases. This allows more funding to go directly toward the non-profit organization; however, we are willing to consider sponsorships when Pioneer employees are actively involved with the organization. The employee must present the request to Community Investment at least one month in advance. Due to the number of non-profit events held annually, there is a $1,000 maximum contribution level per event per year.

Requests for a printed copy of the application form can be sent to:

Community Investment
Pioneer Hi-Bred
7000 NW 62nd Avenue
P. O. Box 1000
Johnston, IA 50131-1000

Questions

Questions can be directed to (800) 247-6803 ext. 3915.

Contributions are paid quarterly by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Community Investment reserves the right to refuse any grant request or change guidelines without notice in accordance with Community Investment budget, program guidelines or conflicts with Pioneer values.