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CSX: Beyond Our Rails Community Investment

Overview:

CSX works to establish and maintain relationships with communities across their network through several support methods. Non-profit organizations may apply for grant funding, sponsorships, CSX employee volunteers, and/or containers and rails to provide free transportation of goods. CSX occasionally donates materials, supplies and used railroad equipment based on availability.  

 

Deadline:

Online applications are available to submit from January 1 through December 15th of each year. There are no deadlines for applications, but organizations may only submit annual requests once per year.   

 

Funding Priorities:

Safety 

Environment 

Wellness 

Community 

 

Railways 

Some past projects have included the following initiatives:

  • Public and Personal Safety 

  • CPR/Disaster Training 

  • First Responder Support 

  • Land, Water, Air Preservation and Restoration 

  • Environmental Stewardship 

  • Eco-friendly Initiatives 

  • Recycling and Waste Minimization 

  • Carbon Reduction 

  • Healthy Lifestyles 

  • Wellness Education 

  • Disease Prevention 

  • Decreasing Childhood Obesity 

  • Physical Activity Programs for Children 

  • Leadership Development and Support 

  • Service Projects 

  • Dropout Prevention 

  • Civic and Charitable Projects 

 

Geographic Location:

CSX provides support to organizations state wide.

 

Grant Size:

Grants usually range between $2,500 and $5,000. You are encouraged to base your request on the needs of your organization and include a breakdown of your budget by the components of the program and the impact of each.

Requirements:

Most responses will be provided within a month of the application submittal, but may take up to 90 days. ted.  

 

 

Last updated 10/31/2018

 

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