Charitable Giving in the Americas

Funding Organization
Avnet
Funding Agency Type
Corporate
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
Yes
Funding Minimum
$0
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

501(c)(3)s with at least 3 years operating history

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
All of Region 9
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

U.S. & Territories, with extra consideration given to communities where Avnet companies have major operations

Description of Funding Opportunity

Avnet’s community grant program offers small grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that are working to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Nonprofits can submit a grant via our online grant application at any time. Grants are reviewed quarterly with the following deadlines: June 10, September 10, December 10 and March 10. If you have any questions, please reach out to Avnet.Cares@Avnet.com.

Learn more about Avnet’s commitment to STEM education.

Application process
To apply for a grant, please read the information below and fill out this online application.
Avnet accepts grants from eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and government-recognized charities.

More consideration is given to organizations that serve or directly impact communities where Avnet companies have major operations: Phoenix, AZ; San Jose, CA; Richfield, OH; Gaffney, SC; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Cherry Hill, NJ; Orlando, FL; Guadalajara, Mexico; Toronto, Canada.
Grants should fit within one or more of our focus areas: STEM, Environment and Communities in Crisis.
Quarterly deadlines are as follows: June 10, September 10, December 10 and March 10.
Only nonprofit organizations that have been in existence for three years or longer are eligible.
Due to Avnet’s long-standing sponsorship of AZ FIRST Robotics and a new rookie team each year, we are unable to support other individual robotics teams.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
No
Additional Notes

Applications reviewed 6/10, 9/10, 12/10, 3/10