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Thank you for your interest in John Deere. If you would like to submit a request for support, please consider the following:
Focus areas
We have chosen to focus our philanthropic efforts in these areas:
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Education – accredited colleges and universities and programs like Junior Achievement, FFA, and the National 4-H Council
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Community Betterment – community development, human services (primarily United Way) and arts & culture
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Solutions for World Hunger – agricultural development that results in sustainable food supplies and economic growth in underdeveloped countries
Philanthropy in the U.S.
Our philanthropic efforts are focused in communities with major John Deere operating units and employee presence.
Exceptions include:
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Accredited colleges and universities
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Organizations focused on international development initiatives related to our Solutions for World Hunger initiative
Because John Deere dealerships are owned and operated independently, their communities are not included in our geographic scope.
Global Philanthropy
John Deere operations in other areas of the world are also engaged in philanthropic efforts within their countries. Their efforts reflect enterprise intent as well as the cultural distinctions unique to specific geographic regions.
Exclusions
Funds are not available for the following organizations or purposes:
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Individual initiatives, including scholarships
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Sports teams, racing teams, athletic endeavors or scholarships designated for athletes
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Faith-based organizations for sectarian purposes
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Political candidates, campaigns or organizations
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Private clubs, fraternities or sororities
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Other foundations for purposes of building endowment
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Tax-supported entities
Requesting Support
If you are interested in submitting an inquiry to John Deere, please choose the type of support you would like from the options below. You will be directed to an eligibility questionnaire. If your request does not qualify, you will be notified immediately. We will review all qualified inquiries.
In the U.S., John Deere philanthropic support is organized in three main areas:
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John Deere Foundation Grants – support for initiatives that create lasting impacts for communities and constituencies served by the requesting organization
Grant eligibility questionnaire
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National Corporate Sponsorships – support for select national organizations, programs and events that benefit participants and present John Deere and its products to their constituents
Sponsorship eligibility questionnaire
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Community Relations Contributions – Monetary donations, gifts in kind and local sponsorships that improve the quality of life in communities where John Deere has a major presence
Community relations eligibility questionnaire
To qualify for any form of support, a requesting organization must have a current IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit designation. At this time, funding for capital campaigns has been suspended. The foundation does not donate John Deere equipment.
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