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    Giving Back

    Since 1920 Valley Wide Cooperative has been helping farmers and ranchers build their homes and businesses through dedication and partnerships. Valley Wide Cooperative is involved in every community we are a part of, and we are helping to cultivate and strengthen the current and next generation of farmers.

    Valley Wide Cooperative offers special programs that helps build the communities that we are involved in. Our donations focus on, but are not limited to, organizations relating to agriculture and hunger.

    Valley Wide Cooperative is passionate about the success of the communities we are in.  Several ways through which we do so are in are sponsorships, grants, and donations. Please select the option you are looking for below.

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    Eric Beck Memorial Scholarship

    An investment in the cooperative’s future

    In 2018 our annual scholarship giving was renamed the Eric Beck Memorial Scholarship in honor of Eric Beck (1955-2017). Eric was a board member of one of Valley Wide’s predecessors, Menan Cooperative and later was instrumental in the formation of Valley Wide Cooperative. As a farmer and rancher in Menan, Idaho, he was a life-long advocate of the cooperative system. He put a high value on learning and teaching others the skills he excelled in during his life. We are proud to award scholarships in his name.

    Scholarship Deadline: March 15th, 2026

    We are now taking applications for the 2026 Eric Beck Memorial Scholarship. Only children and grandchildren of Valley Wide Co-op members and employees are eligible to apply. We will award 15, $2000 scholarships to high school graduates that are enrolled for fall courses at a college, university, trade school, or similar program in the fall of 2026.

    To be eligible for membership in the company, individuals must be engaged in the production of agricultural products for the market in commercial quantities. This includes agricultural producers, lessees, tenants, lessors, landlords of agricultural producing property, or cooperative associations of such producers. Additionally, annual purchases from the cooperative must meet or exceed $7,500.00.

    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.

    Giving Back to the Community…Investing in the Future

    Valley Wide Cooperative is committed to investing in the future of our  communities through education and leadership development.

    Requirements:

    • Any accredited school or area of study will be considered with preference awarded to focuses on agricultural fields.
    • Must be a high school graduate in May of 2026 and enrolled for fall courses at a college, university, trade school, or similar program in the fall of 2026.
    • Parents or grandparents must be members or an employee of Valley Wide Cooperative. Graduating High School employees of Valley Wide Cooperative may also apply.

    Application Instructions:

    • Have a high school counselor or administrator fill out the Academic Status Verification form (PDF available for download below). Home schoolers welcome with parent’s signature verifying curriculum and class standing on the Academic Status Verification form
    • Fill out the electronic application below and upload a scanned copy of the completed Academic Status Verification form. Applications will not be accepted without the form.

    APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY March 13th, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED.

    *Before filling out the form below, we require the Academic Status Verification to be filled out by your school counselor or administrator, or if you are being home schooled, by your parent. Please upload a copy or picture of the completed form within the provided field in the electronic form below.

    *After completing the Academic Status Verification form, please upload it using the button located under the “Signed Academic Status Verification Form” section below.














      To be eligible for membership in the company, individuals must be engaged in the production of agricultural products for the market in commercial quantities. This includes agricultural producers, lessees, tenants, lessors, landlords of agricultural producing property, or cooperative associations of such producers. Additionally, annual purchases from the cooperative must meet or exceed $7,500.00.

      Email: credit@valleywidecoop.com

      Call: (208) 297-1561










      Upload Signed Academic Status Verification Form. If we don’t receive your Signed Academic Status Verification Form with your application, you will be disqualified.

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      Please describe any leadership, volunteer or extracurricular related programs or projects in which you have been involved in high school, community or elsewhere.

      Upload transcript with your counselors signature. If we don’t receive your transcript with your application, you will be disqualified.

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      What is your major?

      How does that relate to your future goals? What factors will you consider when choosing a major?

      Which college, university, trade school, or similar program are you enrolled?

      Why did you choose this school?*


      Please upload a separate document containing your essay responses for all 3 questions below. 250 words or less for each question.

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      In your opinion, what do you consider to be the most challenging issue(s) that your country faces as it relates to your home town, community, or way of life?

      Who were/are the most influential people in your life and in what way did they influence you?

      Please describe your parents, grandparents, or your family's involvement in Valley Wide Cooperative.



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      SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.

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      Donations & Sponsorships

      Valley Wide Cooperative is committed to supporting the communities where we live and work, with a focus on agriculture, youth programs, and local events. We use a single request form for both donations and sponsorships.

      We appreciate your interest in partnering with Valley Wide Cooperative and supporting our communities.

      Request Timeline

      To ensure proper review and processing:

      • Requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event or program
      • Requests submitted within 60 days will be reviewed, but we cannot guarantee turnaround time
      • Applicants will be notified approximately 30 days prior to the event (or sooner, if possible)

      Requirements

      • All form fields must be completed in full
      • A written description is required (flyers may be attached as supporting material)

      Eligibility

      • We do not support individuals or individual participation
      • Priority is given to programs that directly benefit the communities we serve

      We appreciate your interest in partnering with Valley Wide Cooperative and supporting our communities.

















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        Grants

        Valley Wide Cooperative offers grant funding for 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community-based projects.

        Through our partnership with Land O’Lakes, qualifying projects may receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds. Over the past three years, we’ve contributed nearly $200,000 to local communities.
        We award up to 20 grants annually to organizations focused on education, agriculture, youth, and community support.

        Interested in applying? Contact us at grants@valleywidecoop.com with your project details.

        Valley Wide Cooperative’s Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) organizations seeking funding over $1,000 for meaningful, community-based projects.

        Over the past three years, Valley Wide Cooperative—along with matching funds from Land O’Lakes—has contributed nearly $200,000 through our benevolence fund.

         

        Our Commitment to Community

        We are proud to be a dependable neighbor in the communities we serve. Our goal is to support organizations that strengthen local impact through service, outreach, and community development.

        Each year, we award up to 20 grants to nonprofit organizations, including:

        • Schools and educational programs
        • Youth organizations (FFA, 4-H, etc.)
        • Agricultural initiatives
        • Civic, cultural, and arts groups
        • Food pantries, shelters, and community facilities

        While not exclusively agriculture-based, preference is often given to organizations connected to or supporting agriculture and rural communities. Additional consideration may be given to groups with limited access to traditional funding sources.

        Grant Process & Funding

        • Selected applications are submitted through our partnership with Land O’Lakes, where funding may be matched dollar-for-dollar
        • All applications are reviewed by our Benevolence Committee
        • Final decisions are determined by our CEO
        • Review timelines may take up to 60 business days
        • Applicants will be notified within the calendar year

        Important Guidelines

        • Must be a 501(c)(3) organization (documentation required)
        • One request per organization per calendar year
        • We do not fund individuals or individual participation
        • We do not support individual school, club, or team sports
        • Due to high demand, not all applications can be approved

        How to Apply

        We no longer offer an online grant application form.

        To apply or inquire, please contact:

        grants@valleywidecoop.com

        Please include:

        • A detailed description of your project
        • Requested funding amount
        • Proof of 501(c)(3) status