Corporate Giving & Grants

Overview:

State Farm makes it their business to be a good neighbor. They support the communities where their employees live and work and focus giving in three areas: safety, community development, and education.

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Deadline:

State Farm grant applications for 2018 were available September 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017.

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Funding Priorities:

Safety Grants

National and local funding is directed toward:

• Auto and roadway safety

• Teen Driver Education

• Home safety and fire prevention

• Disaster preparedness

• Disaster recovery

 

Community Development

Strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a strong society. State Farm is committed to maintaining the vibrancy of communities by assisting nonprofits that support: affordable housing, first time homeowners, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, job training, and small business development. Through community outreach and community development grants and investments, State Farm gives back to the neighborhoods it serves and helps develop stronger neighborhoods by reinvesting in the community. National and local funding is directed toward:

• Affordable Housing

• Job training

• Neighborhood Revitalization

• Small business Development

• Financial Literacy

• First Time Homeownership

 

Education Grants

Nationally, education funding is directed toward initiatives that more directly support under-served individuals, helping them obtain the skills and credentials they need to be successful in today's workforce:

• Pathways for College and Career Success

 

In local markets, K-12 public education funding is directed toward:

• Teacher Development

• Service-Learning

• Education Reform/Systemic Improvement

 

Geographic Location:

Salisbury, NC

Hudson, NC

Murphy, NC

Boone, NC

Concord, NC

Durham, NC

Kernersville, NC

Shallotte, NC

Hickory, NC

Fayetteville, NC

Canton, NC

Winston Salem, NC

Huntersville, NC

Black Mountain, NC

Cary, NC

Morganton, NC

Sanford, NC

Charlotte, NC

Raleigh, NC

Archdale, NC

Mooresville, NC

Franklin, NC

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Grant Size:

No information is available at this time. 

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Requirements:

Please have required W-9 form ready to attach to the online grant application.

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Grant decisions will be communicated by end of first quarter of the year.

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Charitable contributions may be awarded to:

• Educational institutions

• Programs conducted by Municipal, county, state or federal government entities that align with the State Farm charitable focus.

• 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations

• 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies

• 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce

 

State Farm does not fund:

• Individuals seeking personal help or scholarships

• Religious programs

• Politically partisan programs

• Organizations outside the U.S.

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Last updated 7/10/2018

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