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General Motors Community Impact Grants is a corporate philanthropic program from the General Motors Foundation that funds U.S.-based nonprofit organizations in communities where GM has facilities. The program focuses on driving multi-disciplinary STEAM skillset development and fueling vehicle access and safe road behavior.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS whose projects align with GM's strategic objectives and demonstrate measurable community impact. Past grants have ranged from $100,000 to $270,000 to multiple organizations. GM also supports employee giving through its GM Cares volunteer program.
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# Corporate Giving & Community Impact | General Motors We’re helping create inclusive solutions to social issues in the communities in which we live and work around the world.
## Our philanthropy puts people in the center and is focused under: Driving multi-disciplinary STEAM skillset development Fueling vehicle access and safe road behavior ## **Investing ourselves** GM Cares, our global employee giving program, supports our employees’ passion to give their time and dollars through volunteerism and monetary donations to hundreds of nonprofits.
Since the program’s inception in 2011, employees have lent their hands and hearts to volunteer more than 1 million hours in 28 different countries. In the last five years alone, employees have donated more than $31 million dollars to hundreds of causes important to them. [](https://www.
gm. com/impact/corporate-giving) General Motors accepts Letters of Inquiry annually through September. If your program aligns to our social impact pillars, review our grantmaking guidelines and consider submitting a Letter of Inquiry for funding using the link below.
Submission of a Letter of Inquiry will begin with an Eligibility Quiz. Begin application process ### **Guidelines & Resources** * Brand Guidelines & Logos ### Guidelines & Resources 2023 Corporate Giving Report
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS, located in communities where GM has facilities. Projects must align with GM's strategic objectives and demonstrate measurable impact. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (past grants have been $100,000 - $270,000 to multiple organizations). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
General Motors Community Impact Grants is funded by General Motors Foundation. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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