United Cooperative – Community Giving Program (2026)

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Corporate Donations Supporting Agriculture, Public Safety, and Hunger Relief in Wisconsin

United Cooperative offers charitable donations through its Community Giving Program to support nonprofit organizations and community events that strengthen rural and agricultural communities across Wisconsin. The program prioritizes initiatives that align with United Cooperative’s cooperative values and focus on youth leadership, community safety, and food security.

Donation requests are reviewed on a monthly basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of funding or event deadlines.

Organization

United Cooperative

Support Type

Charitable donations (cash or in-kind)

Geographic Focus

Communities served by United Cooperative locations in Wisconsin

About the Funder

United Cooperative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving farmers, families, and rural communities throughout south-central and eastern Wisconsin. Through its Community Giving Program, United Cooperative invests in local organizations that support agriculture, promote safety and wellbeing, and address essential community needs—particularly in the communities where the cooperative operates.

Community Giving Focus Areas

Applicants must apply under one of the following categories:

Promoting Agriculture & Rural Youth Leadership

Support for programs that develop future agricultural leaders and strengthen rural communities, including:

4-H programs
FFA chapters
Dairy breakfasts and agricultural education events

Promoting Safe Communities

Support for organizations and initiatives that enhance public safety and emergency response, including:

Police and fire departments
EMS and first responders
Community safety programs and events

Ending Hunger

Support for local efforts addressing food insecurity, including:

Food pantries
Hunger relief programs
Community-based food access initiatives

Geographic Eligibility

United Cooperative prioritizes support for organizations located in or serving communities where the cooperative has a physical presence. Locations include communities in and around:

Beaver Dam
Denmark
Friesland
Johnson Creek
Juneau
Kaukauna
Lomira
Mayville
Middleton
Milton
Randolph
Reedsburg
Sun Prairie
Watertown

Applicants should clearly demonstrate a geographic connection to one or more of these communities or to United Cooperative’s broader rural trade territory.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for support, applicants must:

Be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Operate within United Cooperative’s service or trade territory
Submit a complete application with all required fields
Provide a valid Tax Identification Number and W-9 form

Ineligible Requests

United Cooperative does not provide support to:

Individuals or individual benefit requests
Religious organizations
Political parties or political candidates

Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be reviewed.

Application & Review Process

Applications are submitted through United Cooperative’s online Community Giving request form. Applicants should note:

The application does not save progress
Requests are reviewed monthly
Applicants should allow 4–6 weeks prior to an event date or payment deadline

Applicants will be asked to provide:

Organizational mission and contact information
Program or event details
Donation amount requested and payment deadline
How funds will be used
Recognition or promotional opportunities for United Cooperative

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.unitedcooperative.com/about/giving-back/giving-request-response

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

Serve rural or agricultural communities in Wisconsin
Support youth leadership development in agriculture
Promote community safety or emergency preparedness
Address local hunger and food access
Are seeking modest, community-based corporate donations

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Funding Type: Community donations
Review Type: Monthly
Recommended Lead Time: 4–6 weeks
Geographic Focus: United Cooperative service areas (WI)
Best Suited For: Rural nonprofits, agricultural education programs, food pantries, and public safety organizations