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Safety First Grant is a grant from the Norfolk Southern Foundation that funds public safety and emergency response programs for tax-exempt nonprofits and government entities operating along Norfolk Southern's rail network. The program supports initiatives that protect communities, reduce accidents, and strengthen emergency preparedness in the 22 states where Norfolk Southern operates. Grants range from $1,000 to $15,000.
Eligible applicants are tax-exempt nonprofits or government entities with a demonstrated focus on public safety and emergency response, particularly in communities near Norfolk Southern rail infrastructure.
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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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What category is the focus of your request? (Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Community Resiliency)
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt non-profits or government entities with a focus on public safety and emergency response. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Safety First Grant is funded by Norfolk Southern Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 7 required documents: Full Application Form, Counterterrorism Form, Budget Template, Third-party financial audit or profit-loss statement, IRS Form 990, and Board of Directors letter of support, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.