Casey’s awards $1.3 million in school grants
Business Record Staff Apr 17, 2026 | 3:20 pm
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132 wordsAll Latest News, Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Retail and BusinessCasey’s announced it has distributed more than $1.3 million through its Cash for Classrooms program, awarding 100 grants to K–12 public and nonprofit private schools across 17 states. The annual program provides individual grants of up to $50,000 for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives. The 2026 funding total includes nearly $1 million in customer donations, over $240,000 from Coca-Cola, and $100,000 from Casey’s, bringing the program’s total contributions since 2020 to $6.2 million. A notable award of $50,000 was given to West Liberty school district in Iowa, to build an all‑inclusive, sensory‑friendly playground designed to serve students of all abilities. Applications for the next Cash for Classrooms grant cycle will open in Fall 2026. For more information on the Cash for Classrooms program, click here.

