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Benton Today
By the People, for the People
Casey's Awards Over $1.3 Million in Cash for Classrooms Grants
Grants supporting educational resources distributed to 100 schools in Casey's communities
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:19pm
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Casey's Cash for Classrooms program provides vital funding to support educational resources and initiatives in local communities.Benton TodayCasey's, a Fortune 500 convenience store chain, has distributed more than $1.3 million in Cash for Classrooms grants to 100 K-12 public and nonprofit private schools across 17 states. The annual program provides individual grants of up to $50,000 for physical improvements, material needs, teacher support, and community engagement initiatives in Casey's communities.
Why it matters
The Cash for Classrooms program is part of Casey's efforts to support education and strengthen the communities where it operates. By providing funding for schools, Casey's is helping to improve educational resources and opportunities for students, which can have a lasting impact on their learning and development.
The details
Since launching the Cash for Classrooms program in 2020, Casey's has distributed more than 500 grants totaling $6.2 million. This year's $1.3 million in grants includes nearly $1 million in guest donations, over $240,000 from Coca-Cola, and $100,000 from Casey's. The grants have been used for a variety of initiatives, such as building all-inclusive playgrounds, installing weather-protective awnings, and purchasing new furniture and materials for classrooms.
- Casey's launched the Cash for Classrooms program in 2020.
- This year's $1.3 million in grants were distributed in 2026.
The players
Casey's
A Fortune 500 convenience store chain that has operated for more than 50 years and is the third-largest convenience store retailer and fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States.
Katie Petru
The Director of PR, Communications and Community at Casey's.
What they’re saying
“Strong schools help build strong communities, and that's core to who we are at Casey's. Our purpose is to make life better for our communities and guests every day, and Cash for Classrooms allows us to do that by directly supporting teachers and students where Casey's calls home. We're grateful to our generous guests, team members and partners who share our passion for this program and help increase the impact.”
— Katie Petru, Director of PR, Communications and Community at Casey's
What’s next
Casey's plans to reopen the Cash for Classrooms grant applications in the fall of 2026, allowing more schools to apply for funding to support their educational initiatives.
The takeaway
Casey's Cash for Classrooms program demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting education and strengthening the communities where it operates. By providing over $1.3 million in grants this year, Casey's is helping to improve educational resources and opportunities for students, which can have a lasting positive impact.
