As one of the largest cement companies in the United States and one of the oldest still in operation, Ash Grove plays an important part in the foundation and infrastructure of our country. And with plants from coast to coast, being a good neighbor in the communities in which we live and serve is a priority and part of our DNA. 

We believe in active participation to improve the existing and future quality of life in the communities we serve. We aren’t just focused on building highways and buildings – we are also helping to build better communities.

Grant Guidelines

• The Foundation awards grants to charitable, educational, and scientific organizations, which are public charities.
• The Foundation prefers to make monetary grants for capital and special projects rather than operational expenses.  Grants for construction, renovation, repairs, and restoration of facilities are given primary consideration; and
• The Foundation prefers to make grants in Ash Grove Cement Company’s regional markets with an emphasis in the following states:
  • West: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
  • Central: Arkansas, Iowa (Des Moines Metro Area), Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri (Kansas City Metro Area and Springfield), Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas
  • South: North and Central Florida

Restrictions
The Foundation does not fund: 

• Projects and programs located outside of the United States;
• Grants to individuals;
• In-kind gifts;
• Debt reduction;
• Endowment campaigns;
• Membership drives; or
• Conference expenses and travel;

Grant Range
The Foundation’s goal is to provide significant support to organizations each year. In general, the following grant types are funded within these ranges:

• Capital grants and special projects – up to $25,000
• Program grants – up to $10,000
• Only monetary grants are funded through the Foundation

Online Application Details
Applicants will be required to answer narrative questions and provide documentation, which may include:

• Information supporting public charity status;
• Organization mission and purpose;
• Organization financial information;
• Project or program purpose;
• Project or program budgets;
• Project funding sources secured and pending; and
• Listing of current Board of Directors.

Request Submission Dates 
Requests will be considered quarterly

• Requests submitted between November 17  and December 31, 2022 will be reviewed and responded to by April 30, 2023
• Requests submitted between January 1, 2023 and March 20*, 2023 will be reviewed and responded to by April 30, 2023
• Requests submitted between March 21 and June 15, 2023 will be reviewed and responded to by July 31, 2023
• Requests submitted between June 16 and September 15, 2023 will be reviewed and responded to by November 15, 2023
• Requests submitted between September 16 and November 15, 2023 will be reviewed and responded to by December 22, 2023
• Requests submitted between November 16 and December 31, 2023 will be reviewed and responded to by April 30, 2024

*please note updated dates

Application Instructions
If you do not have a SM Apply account, click the Register button in the upper right hand corner. Complete the registration process and then return to this page and click Apply to begin the application.

Contact Information: 
For questions regarding the guidelines or restrictions, please contact AGCFrequest@ashgrove.com.
For technical issues and questions on using the application form, please contact grants@growyourgiving.org.