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The Standard Charitable Foundation Grants are offered by The Standard Charitable Foundation, the corporate giving program of The Standard insurance and financial services company, to support U.S. nonprofit organizations that make a positive community impact.
Grants of up to $25,000 are awarded with priority given to organizations serving communities where The Standard's employees live and work, though requests from other organizations are also considered. The Foundation evaluates requests on availability of funds, relevance to funding focus areas, and geographic alignment. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Applications are reviewed throughout the year on a rolling basis. Organizations are encouraged to review the Foundation's funding guidelines carefully before submitting a request.
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Funding Guidelines for The Standard's Corporate Giving Program These guidelines help us make thoughtful decisions and ensure we employ company resources for the best possible community impact. Before submitting a corporate giving request, please review these guidelines carefully. Eligible requests are reviewed throughout the year.
Decisions are based on the availability of funds, relevance to our funding focus areas and geography. While priority is given to organizations that serve the areas where The Standard's employees live and work, funding requests for other organizations are also considered. Organizations in which employees of The Standard serve on the board or volunteer receive special consideration.
* To be eligible for funding, an organization must be a charitable, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization as determined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. * All requests for funding must be submitted through our online portal. * Organizations should align with at least one of our four focus areas: Healthy Communities, Disability and Empowerment, Cultural Development or Education and Advancement.
| Types of Support | Range of Support | Focus Areas | Deadlines | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | * General operating support * Program support * Capital support * Event sponsorship * Exhibitions * Performance/Productions | $500 to $25,000 The average gift is $3,000. | * Healthy Communities * Disability and Empowerment * Cultural Development * Education and Advancement | None. Decisions occur year-round.
| | Applying for Funds | Timing | | All requests for general operating, program or capital support must be submitted through our online portal using the Grant request form. Requests seeking sponsorship of events, exhibitions, performances or productions must be submitted through our online portal using the Sponsorship form. | Decisions are communicated via email within four weeks of receiving the application.
| To ensure greater impact in our communities, we will not consider charitable funding requests for: * Sports team sponsorships * Support for programs or organizations solely benefitting individuals outside of the United States * Individuals, for any purpose * Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or regulation * Labor or fraternal groups * Contributions to or memberships in chambers of commerce, service clubs, taxpayer associations and other similar bodies * Establishment or support of endowments, annual appeal, debt retirement or operational deficits * “Pass through” organizations or private foundations * Requests to support travel * Organizations that influence, promote or attempt to initiate legislation or support political candidates or political philosophies * Organizations whose mission and values support and/or endorse politically charged or divisive social issues that may conflict with The Standard’s values * Organizations that further their efforts through illegal, disruptive or violent methods Funding Guidelines for The Standard Charitable Foundation The Standard Charitable Foundation is a separate, legal entity from The Standard.
As such, the foundation has additional restrictions and funding guidelines.
In addition to the above restrictions, The Standard Charitable Foundation will not consider funding requests for: * Advertising or sponsorship * Fundraising events (such as dinners, conferences and walk-a-thons) * Any activities or organizations for which support would violate IRS regulations for private foundations * Groups or organizations that will re-grant the foundation's gifts to other organizations or individuals * General operating support to hospitals and health care institutions | Types of Support | Range of Support | Focus Areas | Deadlines | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | * General operating support * Program support * Capital support | $5,000 to $25,000 The average gift is $10,000.
| * Healthy Communities * Disability and Empowerment * Education and Advancement | None. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application in advance of the foundation's trustee meeting. | | Applying for Funds | Timing | | All requests must be submitted through our online portal using the Grant request form.
Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full application for consideration. | Decisions are communicated via email within four weeks of receiving the application. The foundation’s trustees meet twice yearly.
Organizations selected to submit a full application will receive a decision following the meeting. |
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Standard Charitable Foundation Grants is funded by The Standard Charitable 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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