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Thriving Communities Grant Program is sponsored by Norfolk Southern Foundation. This program is designed to promote sustainability initiatives, workforce development programs, and community resiliency efforts across Norfolk Southern's 22-state network, which includes Indiana. Grants are awarded for specific projects and programs only, not for general operating support.
Preservation of local culture and enhancing community spaces are among the supported areas.
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Grant Programs | Norfolk Southern 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.
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</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 currently open and accepting applications from non-profit organizations working to support recovery from the recent GA wildfires. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2026. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 for Community Disaster Relief grants are currently open and accepting applications from non-profit organizations working to support recovery from the recent GA wildfires. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2026. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.
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Applications for Community Disaster Relief grants are currently open and accepting applications from non-profit organizations working to support recovery from the recent GA wildfires. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2026.
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.
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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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The current listing shows $1,000 to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Thriving Communities Grant Program are due August 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Thriving Communities Grant Program 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.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.