Casey’s has concluded its annual Cash for Classrooms campaign, which raised a record $1.8 million this past August through guest and employee donations and contributions from The Coca-Cola Company.
Applications for 2027 grants are open today through Nov. 14. Public and nonprofit private schools across Casey’s Country may apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives.
“At Casey’s, we believe that supporting educational needs is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen in the communities we serve,” said Katie Petru, director of PR, communications and community at Casey’s. “The incredible response to this year’s campaign shows just how connected our guests, team members and partners are to this cause, and it’s through their generosity that we’re able to create even more impact and opportunities in for students and teachers this year.”
Since 2020, the program has awarded hundreds of grants totaling more than $8 million, and this year’s $1.8 million total includes nearly $1.5 million in guest donations, $250,000 from Coca-Cola and $100,000 from Casey’s. This year, six Casey’s stores raised more than $5,000 individually including the team in Williamsburg, Iowa led by store manager Amber Larson with almost $8,000 raised, the most of Casey’s nearly 3,000 locations.
Recent Cash for Classrooms grants include:
- $50,000 to West Liberty Community School District (West Liberty, Iowa) to build an all‑inclusive, sensory‑friendly playground designed to serve students of all abilities.
- $50,000 to USD 234 Eugene Ware Elementary School (Fort Scott, Kan.) to install an inclusive playground that promotes accessible outdoor learning and play.
- $35,000 to Marshall County High School (Benton, Ky.) to add a weather‑protective awning that improves accessibility for students using wheelchairs.
- $30,000 to Waterford High School (Waterford, Wis.) to purchase new soccer shelters and benches supporting student‑athletes and outdoor activities.
- $20,000 to Atoka High School (Atoka, Okla.) to upgrade athletics facilities with new weightroom flooring.
- $10,807 to Garland Independent School District (Garland, Texaw) to purchase new desks and chairs for high school classrooms.
- $7,199 to Minster Local Schools (Minster, Ohio) to purchase LEGO education SPIKE Prime sets to expand robotics and engineering opportunities to upper elementary students.
- $6,983 to Northside Elementary School (Geneseo, Ill.) to purchase much‑needed furniture and materials for the art classroom.
This year’s record-setting campaign was fueled by guests rounding up at the register, adding a donation at checkout when placing an order in the Casey’s app and purchasing qualifying Coca-Cola products.
Casey’s donated $8.3 million toward core needs in its communities in fiscal year 2026.
