Donations & Sponsorships

We strive to be an active part of our community and are happy to consider requests for donations and sponsorships from any local, nonprofit, organization or event. Please submit your requests as far in advance as possible - the more time you give us, the better! Requests are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis, funds permitting. Submission does not guarantee funding. Requests submitted less than the minimum time required will not be considered. 

• Donations - minimum of three weeks or more notice prior to the event date. Standard donation is a Co-op gift card. 
• Sponsorships - minimum of one month or more notice prior to the event date. Standard sponsorship is a check. 
• Grants - visit our Cooperative Community Fund page

Priority is given to community organizations and fundraising events involved in promoting:

• Sustainable and local agriculture
• Environmental stewardship
• Promotion of cooperative values and/or cooperative business model
• Food and nutrition education
• Community leadership 
• Education 
• Social concerns 
• Health and wellness 

How to Request:

Recipients may receive a maximum of one donation or sponsorship within a 12-month period.

• Donations - minimum of three weeks or more notice prior to the event date. Standard donation is a Co-op gift card. 
• Sponsorships - minimum of one month or more notice prior to the event date. Standard sponsorship is a check. 

Although we would like to support every worthwhile cause, due to the volume of applications and limited budgets it is not possible to fulfill every request. Submission of a request form does not guarantee funding. We will contact you after your request has been considered.

Please review the following information before completing the request form.

1. Donations and sponsorships must be submitted via the request form (available below). Incomplete forms will not be considered.
2. The organization must be based in Humboldt County and the event must serve the Humboldt County community.
3. Priority will be given to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.  
4. The request form must be received as far in advance of the planned event to be considered. Applications may be submitted early.
5. Requests from the following organizations will not be considered by North Coast Co-op: political candidates, third party fundraisers, private clubs funded through membership fees, sporting events or sports teams, and individuals/sponsorship of individuals.
6. Past support of an organization or event is not a guarantee of future support.

Thank you for your interest.

Download Request Form