All USA Canada:Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland and Labrador; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Quebec; Saskatchewan; Yukon; International, Israel and Canada.
Important Dates
Deadline: 02/01/15 11:59 PM CST
Grant Description
Grants averaging $2,500 to $5,000 to USA, UK and Canada non-profit organizations for a wide variety of social, civic, educational, youth, health and other types of charitable programs. Funds are intended to enhance the quality of life in communities where the funding source's employees and customers live and work.
The Foundation also supports relief projects or causes the company deems important as they arise, such as natural disasters that affect customers and employees.
More sizable special grants to non-profit groups or causes of significant strategic or social importance to the company and its employees are occasionally available.
Not Funded:
-Ongoing operating or salary costs
-Budget deficits of an organization
-Tuition, fees, memberships, dues
-Tickets or subscriptions
- Telethons and beauty pageants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Single entities
Additional Criteria for Eligibility
The Foundation only provides grants to qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States, and registered charities in Canada and the United Kingdom.
NOT ELIGIBLE:
-Individuals
-Churches and other houses of religious worship
-Political organizations
-Labor organizations
-Athletic teams
-Non-charitable organizations (according to IRS Codes)
Pre-Application Information
The Foundation primarily accepts requests for donations from Enterprise Holdings employees. The employee request grant application link is located on the Enterprise Holdings Foundation space on the company intranet, The Hub.
The Foundation also partners with customers to support initiatives important to them. Customers wishing to request donations on behalf of qualified nonprofit organizations should contact their Enterprise account representative.
Requests may be made once a year or every 12 months.
Estimated Size of Grant
First-time grants are awarded up to $1,500. Award averages are $2,500 to $5,000.
Term of Contract
Foundation grants are awarded for a 12-month period.
