Educational Programs – $10,000 – Due Sept 30 annually

Education Grants – Awards vary – Due year-round
December 17, 2021
Educational Grants – Awards vary – Due year-round
December 17, 2021

Sponsored by Norfolk Southern Foundation

Eligibility:            Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)

Award(s):           Average grants of $10,000 are awarded.

Deadline(s):       Grant requests are accepted July 15 through September 30, annually.

Focus:   Community Involvement, Early Childhood, Engineering, Family/Social Services, Financial/Entrepreneurial Ed, General Education, Professional Development, STEM/STEAM/STREAM, Technology Education/Computer Science, Technology Equipment/Devices

Grade Level(s):  PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Higher Ed, 9-12, Adult

Themes and Skills:          Critical Thinking, Environmental Literacy, Information Literacy

State(s):              National

Description:       The Norfolk Southern Foundation aims to make strategic investments to charitable organizations within the service territories of Norfolk Southern. The foundation’s goal is to enhance the quality of life for Norfolk Southern communities. Focus areas include: arts and culture and community enrichment; education, focused primarily at the postsecondary level with schools; some early childhood education programs; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs; environmental programs; and health and human services.

Contact:              Rebecca Barrett, Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator

Norfolk Southern Foundation

PO Box 3040

Norfolk, VA 23514-3040

Phone: 757.629.2633

Email: rebecca.barrett@nscorp.com

For Hand Delivery:

Norfolk Southern Foundation

3 Commercial Pl.

Norfolk, VA 23510

Website:             http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/in-your-community/norfolk-southern-foundation/faq_s-for-application-process.html