Corporate Giving & Grants

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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