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Overview:

3M works to support stronger communities and sustainable development world-wide. The 3Mgives Grants Program partners with organizations that are aligned with their goals and have track records of making a difference in their three areas of focus – education, community, and environment. 

 

Deadline:

3M grant applications are by invitation only. 3Mgives staff reviews community interest forms submitted from prospective partners on an ongoing basis.

 

Education Grant Cycles: 

  • K-12 Education: April to June 

  • Higher Education: July to September 

Community Grant Cycles: 

  • August to November 

Environment Grant Cycle: 

  • February to April 

 

 

Funding Priorities:

Education 

  • Advancements in STEM and business 

Community 

  • Inclusiveness, diversity and vibrancy 

  • Basic needs 

  • Quality and diverse arts opportunities 

  • Humanitarian relief efforts 

Environment 

  • Conservation 

  • Improving air and water quality 


Geographic Location:

Charlotte, NC 

Concord, NC 

Conover, NC 

Pittsboro/Moncure, NC 

Sanford, NC 

 

Grant Size:

No information is available at this time. 
 

Requirements:

The following are not eligible for support: 

  • Individuals 

  • For-profit companies 

  • Disease-related programs 

  • Government agencies 

  • Hospitals, clinics or nursing homes 

  • Treatment centers or hospice programs 

  • Religious, fraternal or social 

  • Athletics or playgrounds 

  • Lobbying efforts 

  • Conferences or workshops 

  • Endowments 

  • Film or video production 

  • Fundraising efforts 

  • Travel 

 

 

Last updated 7/10/2018

 

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