Donations & Sponsorships
We strive to be an active part of our community and are happy to consider requests for donations and sponsorships.
- Donations are generally a $50 gift card which can be used to purchase goods from the Co-op for event refreshments, door prizes or auction items. Donation requests should be received at least 2 weeks in advance of the planned event.
- Sponsorships generally range from $100-$500 in the form of cash or gift cards. Sponsorship requests should be received at least 1 month in advance of the planned
- Grants - visit our Cooperative Community Fund page
We support local organizations that focus on improving the quality of life of our community, particularly in the following areas:
• Social Services and Food Access • Local Area Schools
• Food Systems & Agriculture • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Local Business & Economy • Organizations in Support of Co-ops
• Community Health & Wellness • Environmental Issues
• Local Arts & Culture
We do NOT Support the following:
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
• Political groups or those with a strong political agenda.
• Third-party fundraisers.
• Private clubs funded through membership fees.
• Sporting events or sports teams.
• Individuals.
Guidelines
- Donations and sponsorships must be submitted via email or letter.
- The organization must be based in Humboldt County and the event must serve the Humboldt County community.
- Past support of an organization or event is not a guarantee of future support. While we would love to continue long traditions of supporting your organization, we also want to be fair. Due to the volume of applications, it is not possible to fulfill every request.
- Organizations are eligible for one donation per year, so please plan appropriately and decide when it is best to request your donation.