Sensata Foundation Grant Program – United States

Deadline: 30-Jun-24
The Sensata Foundation is now accepting applications for its grant program to empower the next generation of engineers and support communities where they live and work.

The Sensata Foundation provide grants to fund specific programs/projects rather than general operating support and prioritize agencies that serve local communities where the employees live and work in the U.S. and align with the Foundation’s two focus areas – STEM Education and Community Support.

Focus Areas

• STEM Education 
  • They believe that everyone, regardless of background, should have the chance to explore and thrive in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In an effort to support the next generation of engineers, the Foundation is focused on funding non-profits that provide STEM education opportunities and ensuring equitable access for youth in grades K-12. Key focus areas include:
    • Creating Equitable Access to Underserved Communities: Programs and initiatives that ensure all individuals, regardless of gender or socioeconomic status, have access to STEM-specific resources, services, and programs. This includes providing greater accessibility to racial and ethnic minority groups, students with disabilities, and girls in K-12, among other underrepresented groups.
    • Empowering Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Programs that equip students with tools and resources to think creatively and independently to effectively address challenges or problems.
    • Furthering Education & Career Opportunities to Inspire Future Leaders: Programs that provide additional learning avenues (i.e. mentorships) that prepare students to further their educational growth in STEM-related fields.
• Community Support 
  • The Foundation supports a variety of non-profits programs to ensure that prevailing needs are addressed within local communities. Key focus areas include:
    • Food Insecurity: Food banks and distribution centers.
    • Homeless Services and Shelters: Providing support, resources, and accommodations to individuals experiencing homelessness with transition assistance to a more stable living environment.
    • Social and Economic Mobility: Giving members of the community an opportunity to build personal stability in order to experience better quality of life.
    • Environment: Programs that support the environment by helping build clean and green outdoor spaces that community members can enjoy.

Funding Information

• The grants, which are typically one-year awards, vary in size but generally range from $5,000 to $25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Sensata Foundation invites registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to submit an application for a Sensata Foundation grant.
• The organization is recognized as an active non-profit organization under 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• The organization and/or service area is located where Sensata Technologies has a facility or employee presence.
• The organization has a non-discrimination policy that ensures it does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.
• The request for funding is related to STEM Education or Community Support based on the criteria listed above.

Ineligible

• The grant funding request is not for any of the following:
  • Individuals
  • Scholarships or tuition
  • Loans
  • Private foundations
  • General operating support
  • Programs outside the United States
  • Direct support of churches or religious groups
  • Political organizations, programs, and/or campaigns
  • Fundraising Events (dinners, galas)
  • Capital campaigns
  • Endowments
  • Corporate memberships or sponsorships
  • Conferences or Seminars
  • Health & Medical organizations and programs
  • Programs focused on college-level students

For more information, visit Sensata Foundation.