In 2006 the Monsanto Fund awarded $11.9 million in grants, including
$2.4 million for local needs like firefighting equipment.7
Monsanto is committed to giving back to the communities where our businesses operate and our people live. Because each community is unique, we work in partnership with local Monsanto employees and community representatives to align our support with community needs. In 2006, the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic foundation of Monsanto Company, awarded $11.9 million in grants for nutrition, education, environment, and community projects.7