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Grant Programs | Norfolk Southern Since 1827, our railroad has been moving the freight that powers America. Today, we operate in 22 states with connections across the globe. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-912543a322" class="cmp-text"> Since 1827, our railroad has been moving the freight that powers America.
Today, we operate in 22 states with connections across the globe. <a title=\"COMPANY OVERVIEW\" href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/about-us/company-overview. html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COMPANY OVERVIEW</a></p>\r\n<p><a title=\"OUR LEADERSHIP\" href=\"https://norfolksouthern.
investorroom. com/corporate-officers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OUR LEADERSHIP</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/newsroom/leadership-biographies. html\">OUR LEADERSHIP BIOGRAPHIES</a></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-200ca806ef" class="cmp-text"> OUR LEADERSHIP BIOGRAPHIES <a title=\"OUR STRATEGY\" href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/about-us/our-strategy.
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Customer Login</h3>\r\n<p>Log in to your AccessNS account to conduct business with Norfolk Southern. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-a23e96b2f0" class="cmp-text"> Log in to your AccessNS account to conduct business with Norfolk Southern. <a href=\"https://ns-registration-pl-accessns.
web. ocp4. nscorp.
com/home/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register</a></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-7c6cd88eca" class="cmp-text"> POPULAR SEARCHES</p>\r\n<p><a title=\"Careers\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\">CAREERS</a></p>\r\n<p><a title=\"SYSTEM MAP\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SYSTEM MAP</a></p>\r\n<p><a title=\"INTERMODAL TERMINALS\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INTERMODAL TERMINALS</a></p>\r\n<p><a title=\"TECHNOLOGY\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TECHNOLOGY</a></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f189d5f46c" class="cmp-text"> In 2023, Norfolk Southern launched two new, open-application grant programs.
These programs are designed to support organizations that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities in the 22 states where Norfolk Southern operates. Applications for 2026 are open and will be accepted through August 3.
</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Applications for Community Disaster Relief grants are available periodically at the discretion of the NS Community Impact team following severe weather events impacting communities within our network. The application period typically remains open for 3-6 weeks but will vary depending on ongoing recovery efforts and the nature of the disaster.
The In-Kind Donation grant program does not have a deadline to apply and is open year-round. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-6b273872e9" class="cmp-text"> In 2023, Norfolk Southern launched two new, open-application grant programs. These programs are designed to support organizations that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities in the 22 states where Norfolk Southern operates.
Applications for 2026 are open and will be accepted through August 3. Applications for Community Disaster Relief grants are available periodically at the discretion of the NS Community Impact team following severe weather events impacting communities within our network. The application period typically remains open for 3-6 weeks but will vary depending on ongoing recovery efforts and the nature of the disaster.
The In-Kind Donation grant program does not have a deadline to apply and is open year-round. The Safety First Grant Program is designed to promote overall community safety across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. This program is intended to support organizations that directly provide safety services or operate programs that promote safe behavior.
<br>\r\n </p>\r\n<p>Norfolk Southern values its relationship with first responders and established the Safety- First program, in part, to recognize and support such groups. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/grant-guidelines---eligibility-requirements.
html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Grant Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidelines and eligibility requirements</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/our-focus-areas. html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Our Focus Areas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Focus areas and how we invest</a></li>\r\n<li><a title=\"Community Impact FAQs\" href=\"https://www.
norfolksouthern. com/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/community-impact---frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Community Impact FAQs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> The Safety First Grant Program is designed to promote overall community safety across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network.
This program is intended to support organizations that directly provide safety services or operate programs that promote safe behavior. Norfolk Southern values its relationship with first responders and established the Safety- First program, in part, to recognize and support such groups.
Guidelines and eligibility requirements Focus areas and how we invest The Thriving Communities Grant Program is designed to promote sustainability initiatives, workforce development programs, and community resiliency efforts across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. <a href=\"/content/dam/nscorp/commitments/in-your-community/1. 25%20Community%20Impact%20FAQs.
pdf\"></a></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/grant-guidelines---eligibility-requirements. html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Grant Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidelines and eligibility requirements</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nscorp/us/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/our-focus-areas.
html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Our Focus Areas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Focus areas and how we invest</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern.
com/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/community-impact---frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> Thriving Communities Grant The Thriving Communities Grant Program is designed to promote sustainability initiatives, workforce development programs, and community resiliency efforts across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network.
Guidelines and eligibility requirements Focus areas and how we invest The Community Disaster Relief Grant Program is designed to support recovery efforts following severe weather events that impact communities within Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Applications are available periodically at the discretion of the NS Community Impact team following severe weather events impacting communities within our network.
The application period typically remains open for 3-6 weeks but will vary depending on ongoing recovery efforts and the nature of the disaster. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern.
com/en/commitments/in-your-community/corporate-giving/grant-guidelines---eligibility-requirements\" title=\"Grant Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements\">Guidelines and eligibility requirements</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern.
com/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/community-impact---frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> Community Disaster Relief Grant The Community Disaster Relief Grant Program is designed to support recovery efforts following severe weather events that impact communities within Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network.
Applications are available periodically at the discretion of the NS Community Impact team following severe weather events impacting communities within our network. The application period typically remains open for 3-6 weeks but will vary depending on ongoing recovery efforts and the nature of the disaster.
Guidelines and eligibility requirements The In-Kind Donation Grant Program is designed to support organizations interested in obtaining Norfolk Southern materials for projects that align with our focus areas. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern.
com/en/commitments/in-your-community/corporate-giving/grant-guidelines---eligibility-requirements\" title=\"Grant Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements\">Guidelines and eligibility requirements</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www. norfolksouthern. com/en/commitments/in-your-community/corporate-giving/our-focus-areas\" title=\"Our Focus Areas\">Focus areas and how we invest</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.
norfolksouthern. com/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/community-impact---frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}"> The In-Kind Donation Grant Program is designed to support organizations interested in obtaining Norfolk Southern materials for projects that align with our focus areas.
Guidelines and eligibility requirements Focus areas and how we invest Norfolk Southern opens 2026 community grant applications 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. Learn More About Corporate Giving Forging a Better Tomorrow Norfolk Southern Enviromental, Social, and Governance report. Learn more about the grant guidelines and eligilibility requirements.
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