Exmark Grant Programs and Donations
Big Rock Project
The Big Rock project was founded in 2007 to preserve and beautify outdoor landscapes that are in need of additional resources. Since then, Exmark has contributed both financially and with volunteers to 13 projects within a 40-mile radius of Beatrice, Nebraska.
To be considered for the 2024 Big Rock project, applicants must be a 501(c)(3), a unit of government, or a school. The project must be located within a 40-mile radius of the Exmark facility in Beatrice, Nebraska. The focus of the project should be on the beautification of grounds, specifically park areas. The project must be completed by October 31st, 2024. Available funding from Exmark is up to $25,000.
Application deadline is March 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Patty Kaufman at 402-223-6398 or patty.kaufman@exmark.com.
Mower Donations
Each year Exmark and Toro helps non-profits maintain their facilities and achieve impact in their communities with the donation of equipment and irrigation. The non-profit organization submitting the request must be located within a 40-mile radius of the Exmark facility in Beatrice, Nebraska. Other eligibility criteria include:
- Equipment and irrigation is used on site at non-profits for beautification of their outdoor landscapes.
- Product is used to accomplish the mission of the organization such as job skills training.
- Product is used in non-profits work of encouraging and supporting homeownership.
Applications are accepted year round but there is one annual review period. Please check back in July 2024 for further details. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Kaufman at 402-223-6398 or patty.kaufman@exmark.com.
Volunteer Project Grant
Each year, Exmark employees are able to nominate an enhancement needed in their community to help beautify an outdoor space.
To be considered for the Volunteer Grant, applicants must be a 501(c)(3), a unit of government, or a school. The project must be located within a 40-mile radius of the Exmark facility in Beatrice, NE. The project must be completed by October 31st, 2024. Available funding from Exmark is up to $5,000.
Application deadline is March 31, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Kaufman at 402-223-6398 or patty.kaufman@exmark.com.
Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program
As part of our Land. Water. Thrive. initiative, we are furthering our efforts to help our communities enrich the beauty of the land for the health, well-being and enjoyment of everyone. We accomplish this through the energy and talents of our people with a focus on revitalizing parks and green spaces, enriching the outdoor environments of our neighborhoods and schools, educating on the efficient use of water, and supporting sustainable agriculture through community gardens.
To be considered for the 2024 Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program, applicants must be a 501(c)(3), a unit of government, or a school. The project must be located within a 40-mile radius of the Exmark facility in Beatrice, Nebraska. The focus of the project should be on the creation, rehabilitation and/or enhancement of public areas within the community.
Application deadline is July 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Patty Kaufman at 402-223-6398 or patty.kaufman@exmark.com.
