Apply for Seward Co-op Grants

The 2027 SEED and grant application period is now open through June 30, 2026. The application link is below.

One way Seward Co-op lives its Ends Statement to “sustain a healthy community” is through the SEED, Seward Community Fund and People Powered Perks grant programs. The application processes for each of these grants are combined- by submitting an application, your organization is automatically considered for all three programs

SEED “Round-Up” Program

The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving opportunity that allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. Twelve organizations are selected annually as SEED recipients by a staff-led grant committee, made up of mostly Front End staff. All funds donated at the registers are given directly to the recipient organization at the end of each month, often totaling between $7,000-$10,000.

 

SEED Community Choice vote

Seward Co-op owners and community members are invited to vote in our “Community Choice” poll to select four SEED recipients from the a finalist list in early October.

At Seward Co-op’s discretion, the recipient calendar may be preempted to raise emergency or disaster relief funds.

 

Seward Community Fund (SCF) Grant

The Seward Community Fund (SCF) was created in 2005 as a community resource for organizations whose work aligns with our vision for a healthy community. SCF grants are awarded annually in the amount of $1,000 per recipient.

 

People Powered Perks Grant

The People Powered Perks grant was created as a part of our commitment to positive environmental impacts. It is awarded annually in the amount of $1,000 to an organization related to alternative transportation.

Selection Criteria

Grants are given to organizations whose work aligns with our Ends Statement:

Seward Co-op will sustain a healthy community that has:

• Equitable economic relationships;
• Positive environmental impacts; and
• Inclusive, socially responsible practices.

In addition, priority will be given to organizations that:

• Are based in the communities served by Seward Co-op.
• Reflect the cultural and racial diversity of our communities.
• Use this funding for work related to food justice.
• Use this funding for specific projects rather than general operating costs.
• Are nonpartisan and do not advocate a particular religion.
• Are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

A group of people working on a project in the woods

Cempazúchitl Collective, 2026 SEED recipient

The application process

Seward Community Co-op grant recipients are selected once per year. Application materials are collected through the online form, below. We do not accept paper applications or supplemental materials.

All awardees will be notified prior to the Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting in October, and will be announced to the public at the meeting.

Apply here