EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (November 13, 2026)—The C.H. Robinson Foundation is awarding $2.25 million in grants to more than 100 nonprofit organizations working to create opportunities for people, strengthen the transportation and logistics industry and address critical needs in communities.
The 2026 grants build on a long history of giving. Since 2005, the Foundation has contributed more than $35 million to nonprofit organizations around the world. This year’s grants support work ranging from education and workforce development to programs that support carriers and drivers and advance environmental sustainability. In the Twin Cities, home to C.H. Robinson’s global headquarters, the Foundation also supports organizations addressing critical community needs, including hunger, shelter, education and workforce development.
Behind that work are organizations like the Next Generation in Trucking Foundation, which introduces students to careers in trucking, transportation, logistics and the supply chain through hands-on experiences, national student organizations and resources for educators and school counselors. Last year, the organization reached more than 100,000 students. With continued support from the C.H. Robinson Foundation, Next Gen Trucking will expand career awareness, curriculum and scholarships, helping more students across the United States and Canada discover and prepare for careers that keep the supply chain moving.
“When young people find something they’re good at and experience success, it changes their lives,” said Lindsey Trent, president, Next Generation in Trucking Foundation. “That's what we're seeing in schools across the country as students discover their strengths through trucking career and technical education programs. Many of these students are finding a sense of purpose and a pathway to careers where they can succeed and support a family. Support from the C.H. Robinson Foundation helps us bring these opportunities to more schools and more students.”
Another longtime partner, Bridging, empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability. Bridging is volunteer-driven and relies on community donations of basic home essentials and financial contributions, including Foundation support that covers everyday costs like sorting donations and delivering furniture, to furnish homes with hope. In 2025, the nonprofit furnished homes for 5,320 households in the Twin Cities, including 5,863 children.
“Our nonprofit partners bring deep expertise and a firsthand understanding of the needs and opportunities in the communities they serve,” said Rachel Schwalbach, Vice President ESG and President of the C.H. Robinson Foundation. “We’re proud to support their work and the people behind it, helping create stronger communities, expand opportunity and build a stronger future for our industry.”
2026 C.H. Robinson Foundation grants span three areas:
- Economic Opportunity Grants: Supporting pathways to long-term economic opportunity, including postsecondary education, skills development, workforce entry, career advancement and entrepreneurship.
- Strategic Industry Grants: Supporting organizations helping the transportation and logistics industry thrive, including efforts related to carriers and drivers, transportation and logistics education, workforce development and environmental sustainability.
- Twin Cities Grants: Supporting organizations addressing community needs such as hunger, shelter, education and workforce development in our headquarters community.
C.H. Robinson keeps the world’s goods moving, and how we do it matters. Through the C.H. Robinson Foundation, that commitment comes to life by supporting nonprofit organizations creating meaningful opportunities and stronger communities. The generosity and passion of our people further that impact, helping C.H. Robinson be a force for good where we live and work.
Learn more about the work of the C.H. Robinson Foundation. For the full list of grant recipients, see below.
2026 C.H. ROBINSON FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENTS
Economic Opportunity Grants
American Indian College Fund
Black Men Teach
Northside Achievement Zone
Pillsbury United Communities
United Negro College Fund Inc
Urban League Twin Cities
WomenVenture
Strategic Industry Grants
Center for Transportation and the Environment Inc
Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation
CSCMP Talent Center Inc
Environmental Initiative
MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy
Next Generation in Trucking Foundation
Project 61 Inc
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Stichting Smart Freight Centre
Truckers Against Trafficking
University of Minnesota Foundation
Warehouses4Good
Women in Trucking Association Foundation
Twin Cities Grants
180 Degrees Inc
30000 Feet
AccessAbility Inc
Achieve Twin Cities
Aeon
Agate Housing and Services Inc
Alliance Housing Incorporated
American Indian OIC Inc
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Anna Maries Alliance
Banyan Foundation
BestPrep
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
Black Men Teach
Bountiful Basket Food Shelf of Eastern Carver County
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities
Breakthrough Twin Cities
Bridging
Brightside Produce
Building Strong Communities Inc
Catholic Charities Twin Cities
Code Savvy
College Possible
CommonBond Communities
ConnectUP Institute
Cookie Cart
Cornerstone Advocacy Service
Dress for Success Twin Cities
East Side Learning Center
Emerge Community Development
Emerge Mothers Academy
Emma Norton Services
Esperanza United
Every Meal
Feed My Starving Children
Genesys Works
Good Acre
Goodwill Industries Inc
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
Guild
Hired
HousingLink
Intercongregation Communities Association Inc
International Institute of Minnesota
Irreducible Grace Foundation
Jeremiah Program
JK Movement
Jobs Foundation
Junior Achievement USA
Keystone Community Services
Latino Economic Development Center
Loaves and Fishes Too
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Metro Meals on Wheels Inc
Minds Matter National Inc
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
Model Cities of St. Paul Inc
MoveFwd Inc
My Very Own Bed
Neighborhood House
Network for Better Futures
Nexus Community Partners
Oasis for Youth
Open Arms of Minnesota Inc
Opportunity Partners Inc
PACER Center Inc
People Reaching Out to Other People Inc PROP
People Serving People Inc
Plymouth Christian Youth Center American Lutheran Church (PCYC)
Reading Partners
Relentless Academy
Rise Incorporated
Second Harvest Heartland
Simpson Housing Services Inc
Small Sums (At Home Group Inc)
The Bridge for Youth
The Food Group Minnesota Inc
The Link
The Open Door
TNTP Inc
Tubman
Twin Cities Rise
Ujamaa Place
VEAP Inc.
Way to Grow
YouthLink
Youthprise
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 74,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)
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