Hy-Vee – Charitable Giving & Community Grants Program (2026)

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Community Grants, Sponsorships & In-Kind Support Aligned to Health, Food & Education

Hy-Vee supports nonprofit organizations through charitable giving programs designed to make a meaningful impact in the communities it serves. Funding is available year-round for initiatives aligned with Hy-Vee’s core pillars of Health & Wellness, Food Security, and Education & Economic Empowerment.

Organization: Hy-Vee
Support Type: Cash donations, sponsorships, gift cards, in-kind product/services
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Hy-Vee stores (U.S. and international equivalents)

About the Funder

Hy-Vee is a community-centered grocery retailer committed to supporting local organizations and strengthening neighborhoods. Through both local store engagement and corporate charitable giving, Hy-Vee invests in programs that promote wellbeing, address hunger, and create educational and economic opportunities—particularly for children and vulnerable populations.

Pillars of Giving

All funding requests must align with one or more of Hy-Vee’s three pillars:

Health & Wellness
Initiatives that promote physical, mental, and overall wellbeing, with a focus on human health and children’s health.

Food Security
Programs that address hunger and food insecurity, including food banks and initiatives that ensure families and children have access to nutritious meals.

Education & Economic Empowerment
Efforts that invest in education and skill-building, particularly for children and vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on trades and career pathways important to Hy-Vee’s future workforce.

Funding Types Available

When applying, organizations may request one or more of the following:

Cash Donation – philanthropic support without commercial incentive
Sponsorship – philanthropic support with commercial incentive
Hy-Vee Gift Card
In-Kind Product or Services Support

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for funding, organizations must:

Align with at least one of Hy-Vee’s three giving pillars
Be a permanent, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (or international equivalent)
Provide financial statements from the previous year
Not be a private foundation
Submit only one approved request per fiscal year (duplicate requests are deferred to the next fiscal year)

Collaboration with local Hy-Vee stores or employees is encouraged but not required.

Review & Approval Process

Hy-Vee uses a community-centered review model based on scope and scale:

Local Support

Requests with localized impact are encouraged to connect with the nearest Hy-Vee store
Local store teams help assess and address community-specific needs

Corporate Review

Requests with multi-community reach or exceeding certain funding thresholds are reviewed by Hy-Vee’s corporate charitable giving team
The Hy-Vee Board of Directors reviews and votes on eligible donation requests within Hy-Vee’s trade area

📅 Review Timeline: Rolling review; decisions typically made within 90 days of submission

Event & Capital Campaign Requests

Requests for events or capital campaigns must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event or need date.

Capital Campaign Guidelines:

Campaign must align with Hy-Vee’s business objectives
Requested amount generally should not exceed:
- 20% of funds raised from the business community, or
- 5% of total campaign funds raised from all sources
Applications must include:
- List of committed and requested funding sources
- Percentage breakdown of public and private contributions
- Feasibility study documentation, if conducted

Funding Restrictions

Hy-Vee does not provide funding for:

Requests benefiting individuals or families
Travel or conference expenses for nonprofit employees
Memorials, endowments, or annual campaigns
Fraternal, labor, or social organizations
Political candidates, campaigns, or organizations
Religious teaching or religious purposes
Deficit reduction campaigns
Organizations that discriminate based on protected characteristics

Application / Request Process

Organizations seeking support should:

Visit Hy-Vee’s online submission portal
Select the appropriate focus area:
- Health & Wellness
- Food Security
- Education & Economic Empowerment
Specify the type of support requested
Submit all required documentation electronically

Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is ideal for organizations that:

Serve communities where Hy-Vee operates
Address health, hunger, education, or workforce development
Are seeking flexible corporate support (cash, sponsorship, gift cards, or in-kind)
Can collaborate locally or demonstrate scalable community impact

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling
Decision Timeline: Typically within 90 days
Limit: One approved request per organization per fiscal year
Award Types: Cash, sponsorships, gift cards, in-kind support
Best Suited For: Community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits aligned with Hy-Vee’s pillars