NCA Coffee Gives Back Charity Showcase & Award Program
The NCA is currently accepting applications for the
About the Program
The NCA Coffee Gives Back Program is designed to highlight charities dedicated to supporting coffee communities.
The program is comprised of two parts:
The NCA Coffee Gives Back Origin Charity Showcase highlights eligible charitable organizations for their commitment to bettering the lives of producers, their families, and communities at origin by:
- Showcasing their organization’s work and accomplishments
- Increasing awareness and opportunities for engagement with new audiences
- Heightening their visibility within the coffee industry through association with the NCA
The NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award recognizes a charitable organization that has demonstrated strategic, innovative, and implementation excellence. The award will be presented at the 2025 NCA Convention in Houston, TX.
Download the NCA Coffee Gives Back Program Showcase & Award Terms and Conditions
Award Eligibility
All domestic and international charitable organizations that meet the eligibility requirements, no matter their size or revenues, are encouraged to apply for the NCA Coffee Gives Back Program Showcase and Award.
Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) Public Charity Internal Revenue Service (IRS) status or its international equivalent. The charitable organizations and/or their programs must directly benefit and impact coffee communities at origin.
NCA membership is not required for participation in the NCA Coffee Gives Back Program Showcase and Award and will not be used as an evaluative criterion in judging the applicants of the 2025 NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award. (Please note that participating in the Program Showcase is required for Award consideration.)
Program Benefits
- Logo on the NCA Coffee Gives Back Showcase page, with a link to your organization’s website.
- Promotion through NCA communication channels.
- Exclusive use of the NCA Coffee Gives Back Program logo.
- Consideration for the NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award, which will be presented at the NCA Annual Convention. The NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award winner will receive additional valuable benefits! (Additional information is required to apply for the Award.)
How to Apply
NCA is now accepting applications for the 2025 NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award. Showcase applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, if you wish to be considered for the 2025 NCA Origin Charity of the Year Award, you must fill out and submit Sections I and II of the NCA Coffee Gives Back Program Application by November 1, 2024.
Application must be in English and financial statements in any language other than English must include English translations.
Showcase and Award Terms & Conditions
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Questions? Contact Terri Bartlett, Director of Member Relations, at trbartlett@ncausa.org or at (646) 924-4039.
Spread the Word
Support your favorite charitable organizations that are directly benefiting and impacting coffee communities at origin. Share this information with your contacts and encourage them to apply!
Special Thanks
The NCA 2018–2025 Origin Charity of the Year Award was made possible by the support of Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee.
Visit the NCA Coffee Gives Back Showcase