Annual grants support economic opportunity, the people who keep the supply chain moving and critical needs in local communities.
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.”