Corporate Giving & Grants

Overview:

Alcoa Foundation invests where Alcoa has a presence to further sustainability and to partner with communities to address local needs as they adapt in a changing world. Alcoa Foundation typically makes “Direct Service” investments, meaning that programs must work directly with individual participants.  Capacity Building and Systems Change investments will be considered on a case-by-case basis when appropriate.  

 

Deadline:

N/A; rolling application.

 

Funding Priorities:

Environment 

• Climate Change Prevention & Resiliency  

• Restoration & Preservation of Biodiversity 

• Sustainable Design 

• Environmental Literacy 

• Natural Capital 

Youth 

• STEM Education 

• Workforce Training 

• General Education & Job Readiness 

• Youth Leadership (24 years of age and under) 

Economic 

• Community Enhancement 

Health 

• Urgent Care Services 

• Health Care Access 

Arts & Culture 

• Arts, Culture & Economic Success 

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Geographic Location:

Alcoa provides grants and donations to communities in and around Stanly County, NC.

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Grant Size: 

The average grant size is approximately $36,000.

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Requirements:

Allow 90 days from the date you submit a grant application to receive a decision from Alcoa Foundation staff. 

Eligibility requirements are as follows: 

• Organizations must serve communities where Alcoa has operating plants or offices. 

• 501(c)(3) organizations, public educational institutions, and government entities are eligible to apply if funds are used for charitable purposes. 

• Programs must fall within Alcoa focus areas. 

• The minimum grant request is $15,000.

 

Last updated 7/10/2018