Communicating For Agriculture
The Communicating for Agriculture Scholarship & Education Foundation (CAF) is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) founded in 1981 that provides scholarships, international exchange programs, community grants, and other charitable activities. The site describes grantmaking, scholarship programs, and community initiatives and is governed by a board of directors.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-size nonprofits with clear ties to Minnesota and missions in scholarships, agricultural education, community service, food security, or emergency human services, and with an existing relationship or referral into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Program or project aligned with scholarships, agricultural education, or community grants.
- • Established Minnesota presence or demonstrated service to Minnesota communities.
- • Capacity to manage modest grants (typical grants range from a few hundred to ~$25K).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior engagement with the foundation or its partners.
- • Track record of clear, outcome-focused use of grants for community programs or events.
Geography
The foundation is based in Minnesota and in 2024 made grants in two states with roughly 66% of dollars staying in Minnesota; past years show occasional grants to other states but a clear regional (state-level) concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct recipients and similar small portfolios in prior years, with a mix of repeat grantees and new entrants; dollar concentration is high (top five ≈99%), but multiple independent organizations are funded each year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (3 new recipients in 2024), but the foundation’s materials state grants are to preselected applicants and there is no open application process; this suggests unfamiliar organizations can sometimes be added but typically via referral or invitation rather than a public application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
