Seedbed of the Future (Semillero de Futuro)
Regardless of where you are in the world, rural communities play an integral role in society. In Latin America, our Seedbed of the Future (Semillero de Futuro) program is directed at improving struggling rural communities. Continue Reading »
America's Farmers Grow Rural EducationSM
Rural communities face challenges as much as the nation's cities, but with even fewer resources than the urban areas. That's why America's Farmers Grow Rural Education is giving farmers across the U.S. the opportunity to help support 14 million students in rural America. Continue Reading »
America's Farmers Grow Communities
Rural communities are important to U.S. farmers. They give them a place to call home, a place to meet with friends for breakfast, a place to raise families. And now, thanks to the Monsanto Fund's America's Farmers Grow Communities program, farmers across the U.S. are giving back to their communities. Continue Reading »
Application Process
How Do I Apply for a Grant?
We have three different types of grants for
which organizations can apply. Focus areas, application qualifications and application dates vary. Interested in applying for a grant? Learn more by selecting your world region.
Our Mission
Strengthening Communities & Improving Lives
Since 1964, the Monsanto Fund has worked to substantially and meaningfully improve the lives of people around the world.
As the philanthropic arm of Monsanto, we’re focused on one goal – strengthening both farming commuities and the communities where we live and work.
From the President
"Every Day I Know I'm Making a Difference in Someone's Life"
As president of the Monsanto Fund, Deborah Patterson works every day to ensure we’re making a difference in people’s lives around the world. Building a global philanthropic program that engages our stakeholders, respects cultural differences and improves lives is not easy, but it’s inspiring.
Read about what else motivates her every day »
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