Casey’s Opens Cash for Classrooms Grant Application Window

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10/14/2024 - 09:00 AM

Schools across Casey’s Country can apply for 2025 grants through November 15, 2024

ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant program is accepting submissions for 2025 grants, beginning today through November 15, 2024. The grant program supports projects and initiatives at accredited K-12 public and non-profit private schools in the 17 states where Casey’s operates.

“Casey’s is here for our communities' students, teachers, and schools. The Cash for Classrooms grant program has positively impacted hundreds of schools over the past four years,” said Katie Petru, Director of Communications and Community. “The generosity of our guests during our annual Cash for Classrooms round-up campaign makes these grants possible and we look forward to receiving applications from our communities.”

Since Casey’s introduced the program in 2020, the Cash for Classrooms grant program has awarded over 300 grants totaling more than $4 million to schools in its footprint, with the impact of these funds immeasurable.

Grants up to $50,000 may be requested and used for various projects and initiatives focused on physical improvements, material needs, teacher support, and community engagement initiatives. Examples of recent grants include:

$50,000 to an Omaha, Nebraska, school to update and enhance its playground;
$35,700 for book vending machines at five elementary schools in Des Moines, Iowa; and
$25,000 to a Knoxville, Tennessee, high school to create a College and Career Center that will provide students with dedicated space to plan their futures

The deadline to submit a grant application is November 15, 2024, and grants will be awarded in March 2025. More information about the grant submission process can be found at: www.caseys.com/community.

About Casey’s

Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,600 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.