Deadline: 31 October 2017
The State Farm is seeking applications for its Good Neighbor Citizenship® Company Grants program.
The State Farm makes their business to be like a good neighbor, helping to build safer, stronger and smarter communities across the United States. Through their company grants, they focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development.
The State Farm Companies Foundation® and State Farm™ value inclusiveness and diversity. Therefore, charitable funding is intended to advance access, equity, and inclusiveness while discouraging harmful discrimination based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, or religious beliefs.
Types of Grant
- Safety Grants: State Farm values the importance of keeping their neighbors safe. Their national and local funding is directed toward:
- Auto and roadway safety
- Teen Driver Education
- Home safety and fire prevention
- Disaster preparedness
- Disaster recovery
- Community Development Grants: Strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a strong society. They’re committed to maintaining the vibrancy of their communities by assisting nonprofits that support: affordable housing, first time homeowners, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, job training, and small business development. Through community outreach and community development grants and investments, State Farm gives back to the neighborhoods it serves and helps develop stronger neighborhoods by reinvesting in the community. Their national and local funding is directed toward:
- Affordable Housing
- Job training
- Neighborhood Revitalization
- Small business Development
- Financial Literacy
- First Time Homeownership
- Education Grants: Nationally, the foundation’s education funding is directed toward initiatives that more directly support underserved individuals, helping them obtain the skills and credentials they need to be successful in today’s workforce:
- Pathways for College and Career Success
- In local markets, their K-12 public education funding is directed toward:
- Teacher Development
- Service-Learning
- Education Reform/Systemic Improvement
Funding Information
Grant amount requested must be $5,000 or more.
Eligibility Criteria
The foundation’s charitable contributions may be awarded to:
- Educational institutions
- Programs conducted by Municipal, county, state or federal government entities that align with State Farm’s charitable focus.
- 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations
- 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies
- 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce
State Farm does not fund:
- Individuals seeking personal help or scholarships
- Religious programs
- Politically partisan programs
- Organizations outside the U.S.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit State Farm.