THE MASCHHOFFS IMPACT

Helping Our Communities

The Maschhoffs Impact embodies our commitment to making a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities we serve. By working together under a unified business program and focused giving initiatives, we aim to contribute to the betterment of our communities and foster a brighter future.

For inquiries about The Maschhoffs Impact, including grants, scholarships, and community partnership opportunities, please reach out to us at impact@pigsrus.net.

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The Maschhoffs Impact Grant Application

Community Infrastructure Grant

  • General Community Infrastructure Grant
      • Awarded to community centers, organizations, etc. for the purpose of facility upgrades or equipment purchases (i.e. parks, playgrounds, new builds and/or building improvements, etc.)
      • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Emergency Response Equipment Grant
      • Awarded to first responders, fire departments, EMS, etc. for the purpose of facility upgrades or equipment purchases.
      • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Community Disaster Relief
      • Community Disaster relief includes but is not limited to natural disasters and community recovery initiatives
      • Program intended for areas within the communities where we support, live and do business in.
      • Completed and submitted by the individual(s) recognizing or discovering the disaster.
      • Application open year round
        • The Board may convene an urgent meeting to review situations as they arise; otherwise, allocations will be reviewed and approved at each quarterly meeting.
    • County Fair Facility Upgrade
        • Awarded to county fair facilities for the purpose of facility upgrades or equipment purchases.
        • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
    • Food Insecurity
        • Donations can be used for the purpose of facility upgrades or filling shelves with perishable items.
          • One donation per location per year.
          • Location must be in a community we support, live and do business in.
        • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
    • Schools
        • Awarded to schools for the purpose of facility upgrades or equipment purchases (gyms, bleachers, additions, field signs, playground, etc.).
        • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
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Youth Engagement/Agricultural Education Grant

  • FFA Chapter Grants
    • Applicants can be a FFA chapter leader or student officer.
    • Grant must have full description of activity in which the grant will support including budget for event or sponsorship.
      • Funds may be used to support purchase of pork products and/or materials for a FFA fundraiser or workshop to promote the students specifically around an animal agriculture related activity.
      • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • 4-H Club Grants
    • Applicants can be a 4-H leader, volunteer or 4-H member
    • Grant must have full description of activity in which the grant will support including budget for event or sponsorship.
      • Funds may be used to support purchase of pork products and/or materials for a 4-H fundraiser or workshop to promote the students specifically around an animal agriculture related activity.
      • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • College Agriculture Club Grants
    • Intended for college agriculture-related club leaders, officers, or group members to support the purchase of pork products, materials for club fundraisers, community service projects, workshops, or events, specifically around swine-related activities, such as golf outings, educational workshops, or fundraising dinners with pork served.
    • Applicatns should be a college agriculture related club leader/officer or group member.
    • Grant must have full description of activity in which the grant will support and budget for event or sponsorship.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Community/Youth Exhibit Opportunity Grants
    • Intended to support community exhibits targeted to educate youth about agriculture.
    • Applicants must be from a community or suburban area where The Maschhoffs support, live and do business in.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Education and Classroom Equipment Upgrade Grants
    • Awarded to educators of all grade levels to purchase new or update existing equipment used in their classrooms to enhance the educational experience for students regarding the commercial swine industry and all animal sciences.
      • Items purchased with this award must link back to the swine industry and be used in lessons that educate individuals about the positive impact the commercial swine industry has on the agriculture industry.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Ag In the Classroom Grants
    • Four $5,000 grants awarded to Ag in the Classroom instructors to empower classroom and informal instruction geared towards commercial swine production, and the multitude of technologies leveraged.
    • Applicants must be an Ag in the Classroom Instructor
    • Instructor must present lessons focused on the commercial swine industry that will be implemented in various settings throughout the course of the following year.
    • Funds may be used to purchase consumable materials for lessons, sample technologies used in the industry or demonstrations that will last for future years if they relate to the swine industry lessons presented in the application.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Connecting Trade and Ag Work Study Grants
    • Awarded to graduates that are going to continue their education in the trade’s not limited to Electrical, HVAC, Transportation, Mechanic, Refrigeration, etct.
    • Applicant must be located in a community The Maschhoffs support, live, and do business in.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Opportunistic Ag Student Giving Grants
    • Grant awarded to unique ag opportunistic giving events that supports a networked ag organization, student or school that directly align with the areas of focus and business initiatives.
    • Can be applied for a specific organization, person or board member with specific networks.
      • Connections/word of mouth for large state FFA or 4H organizations
      • State fair grant needs in operating states
      • FFA officer car
      • FFA state officer travel sponsorship
      • Giving must not exceed an amount that reduces other areas of focus
      • Giving in this unique manner must not year over year only be focused on one specific state in which the system operates
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Ag Safety Day Grants
    • Eight $500 awards will be given to assist with Agriculture Safety Days.
    • Individuals or organizations planning an Agriculture Safety Day for youth are invited to apply. These may include Agriculture Education Teachers, Extension employees, Ag in the Classroom instructor.
    • Applicants must thoroughly explain how the funds awards would help educate youth about the hazards surrounding the agriculture industry, specifically hazards present within the commercial swine industry and transportation.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
  • Swine Show Sponsor Grants
    • Awarded to support live animal swine shows
    • Must indicate the specific name and location of the live animal swine show
    • Grants can be awarded to support meal at the show or auctions for participants and spectators, signs and banners for class winners, trophies, belts or other logoed material for showman/women or other appropriate gifts.
    • The award cannot be given to purchase an individual animal or directly sponsor a specific individual showman but should be a winner award or support the entirety of the show.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly (December, March, June and September).
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Please note: This document is a draft for preview purposes only. To officially apply, please submit your application online.

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The Maschhoffs Impact Donation and Match Application

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  • The Maschhoffs Donation Program:
    • Employee and Production Partners of The Maschhoffs may request a monetary donation in support of non-profit organizations that resonate with our employees and partners, especially those not covered by our other focus areas (i.e. Veteran organizations, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, etc.).
      • Organizations must reflect our purpose and core values.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly.
  • The Maschhoffs Match Program:
    • Employee and Production Partners of The Maschhoffs may request a monetary match amount in support of non-profit organizations that resonate with our employees and partners, especially those not covered by our other focus areas (i.e. Veteran organizations, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, etc.).
      • Organizations must reflect our purpose and core values.
    • Grant application open year-round to be reviewed quarterly.

Please note: This document is a draft for preview purposes only. To officially apply, please submit your application online.

Donation & Match Application PDF

The Maschhoffs Impact Future Leaders Scholarship Application

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  • 4 scholarships awarded 1x annually:
    • 2 – $2,500 for children & dependents of employees
    • 2 – $2,500 for children & dependents of partners
  • Parent(s) of applicant must be employed and/or contracted with The Maschhoffs for a minimum of 1 year.
  • Parent(s) of recipient must be employed/contracted at the time of award.
  • Each child or dependent of an employee or partner is eligible to receive only one scholarship from The Maschhoffs per year.
    • Multiple children from the same family are eligible to apply.
  • Scholarship recipients will be invited, but not required, to participate in a 3-day Leadership Externship Experience.
  • The Maschhoffs Impact Future Leaders Scholarship will be awarded directly to the student’s educational institution.
  • Application timeline: Aug. 1st – Dec. 31st
    • Reviewed in March and allocated in April.

Scholarship Application PDF

The Maschhoffs Impact Unplanned Events Form

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  • Unplanned events include but is not limited to natural disasters, community recovery initiatives, health emergencies, or unforeseen illness and death.
  • Program intended for impacted Employees and Production Partners of The Maschhoffs within the communities where we support, live and do business in.
  • Completed and submitted by the Employee or Production Partner in need or an Employee requesting on behalf of another Employee or Production Partner.
  • Application open year round
    • The Board may convene an urgent meeting to review situations as they arise; otherwise, allocations will be reviewed and approved at each quarterly meeting.

Unplanned Events Application PDF

Please note: The application pdf a draft for preview purposes only. To officially apply, please submit your application online.

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Community Impact

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