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Norfolk Southern opens 2026 community grant applications | Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern opens 2026 community grant applications By Chad Previch, Senior Communications Manager <i style=\"font-family: adobe-clean, "Source Sans Pro", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Trebuchet MS", "Lucida Grande", sans-serif;\">Apply by Aug.
3 to make a difference</i></p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Organizations doing good in their communities can now apply for Community Impact grants through Aug. 3. Last year, Norfolk Southern awarded more than $6.
1 million through these grants, supporting over 400 organizations in 22 states. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>How it works: </b>Any eligible tax-exempt organization <a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern.
com/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/grant-programs\">can apply</a>. <b> </b>Launched in 2023, the grants have provided over $17 million. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Safety First Grant: Focused on advancing safety in our communities, this grant supports organizations that deliver safety services or champion safe practices.
</li>\r\n<li>Thriving Communities Grant: Dedicated to fostering economic opportunity, vibrant community life, and equitable access to essential resources.
</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b>Safety First grant grants</b> are up to $15,000 for first responders and organizations working to prevent and prepare for emergencies, ensuring community safety, including education and awareness, response readiness, mitigation of criminal activities and disaster relief.
</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Thriving Communities grants</b> are up to $50,000 to support organizations working to build a strong foundation for long-term prosperity in our communities, including basic life necessities, well-being support, preservation of local culture and enhancing community spaces.
</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Why it matters:</b> These grants help advance safety, opportunity, and resilience in communities where Norfolk Southern operates. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Encourage your favorite nonprofits and charities to apply: </b><a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern.
com/en/commitments/in-your-community/corporate-giving/grant-programs\"><b>Grant Programs website</b></a><b>. </b></p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><i>Chad Previch leads external communications for Norfolk Southern in the areas of Sustainability, Community Impact, and Technology. He also manages messaging related to the company’s Government Relations and Investor Relations priorities.
He joined NS in 2025, bringing nearly 20 years of PR and corporate communications experience. </i></p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-1a23db58f5" class="cmp-text"> Apply by Aug. 3 to make a difference Organizations doing good in their communities can now apply for Community Impact grants through Aug.
3. Last year, Norfolk Southern awarded more than $6. 1 million through these grants, supporting over 400 organizations in 22 states.
How it works: Any eligible tax-exempt organization can apply . Launched in 2023, the grants have provided over $17 million. Safety First Grant: Focused on advancing safety in our communities, this grant supports organizations that deliver safety services or champion safe practices.
Thriving Communities Grant: Dedicated to fostering economic opportunity, vibrant community life, and equitable access to essential resources. Safety First grant grants are up to $15,000 for first responders and organizations working to prevent and prepare for emergencies, ensuring community safety, including education and awareness, response readiness, mitigation of criminal activities and disaster relief.
Thriving Communities grants are up to $50,000 to support organizations working to build a strong foundation for long-term prosperity in our communities, including basic life necessities, well-being support, preservation of local culture and enhancing community spaces. Why it matters: These grants help advance safety, opportunity, and resilience in communities where Norfolk Southern operates.
Encourage your favorite nonprofits and charities to apply: Grant Programs website . Chad Previch leads external communications for Norfolk Southern in the areas of Sustainability, Community Impact, and Technology. He also manages messaging related to the company’s Government Relations and Investor Relations priorities.
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The published deadline was August 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Impact Grants - Safety First Grant is funded by Norfolk Southern. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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