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Local Community and Smaller Grants Program is a grant from Caterpillar Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations located in communities surrounding Caterpillar facilities worldwide. The Foundation focuses on basic human needs, environmental sustainability, and access to education and economic opportunity, with an emphasis on strengthening communities where Caterpillar employees live and work.
Eligible applicants must hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or an international equivalent, operate programs delivered in areas surrounding Caterpillar facilities, and provide externally audited financial statements and IRS Full Form 990 for U.S. applicants. Specific award amounts are not publicly stated. The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online portal.
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Local Community and Smaller Grants Program is sponsored by Caterpillar Foundation. Caterpillar provides support to non-profit organizations in communities where the company has a business presence. The program focuses on building resilient communities through investments in workforce readiness, STEM education, and sustainable natural infrastructure (water and energy access). While major strategic grants are directly solicited, smaller grants for local projects and events can be requested through a formal application process. Geographic focus: Global (primarily Caterpillar facility communities) Focus areas: Workforce Readiness, STEM Education, Sustainable Natural Infrastructure, Access to Basic Services, Basic Human Needs, Disaster Relief
Caterpillar Foundation Grants is sponsored by Caterpillar Foundation. The Caterpillar Foundation awards grants to organizations that align with its mission to alleviate poverty and foster sustainable development. While operating globally, it maintains a strong focus on “Caterpillar Communities” where the company has a physical presence. Preference may be given to organizations with active employee engagement.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.