Corporate Grants · 11 verified programs · part of 64 across 6 categories · compiled July 2026
Corporate giving programs from national brands supporting the neighborhoods and communities where their employees and customers live. These usually run on the company's own philanthropy calendar rather than a school-year calendar, and eligibility is frequently tied to store or facility proximity, employee volunteer hours, or a specific focus area the company has chosen to fund that year. Below: all 11 verified programs in the Corporate Grants category, with funder, award range, eligibility, and deadline cadence taken directly from each funder’s official page. Research reference only — appearing here does not mean a school qualifies or will win. Always confirm details on the official funder page before investing application time.
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11 programs · 9 direct applicants · 2 require a fiscal sponsor
Walmart / Sam's Club · $250 to $5,000.
K-12 public or nonprofit private schools and charter schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3), verified via Deed. Applies to Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, and Distribution Centers nationwide. Create a Spark Good account at walmart.com/nonprofits.
Three FY27 cycles: Cycle 1 Feb 1 through Apr 15; Cycle 2 May 1 through Jul 15; Cycle 3 Aug 1 through Nov 30.
Direct applicant
Voya Financial · 50 finalists at $2,000; top three at $5,000, $10,000, $25,000. At least one award per state if a qualifying application was received.
Full-time K-12 educators (teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, classified staff) at an accredited U.S. public or private school. Voya client status not required. $6M+ awarded over a 29-year track record.
Annual; opens approximately March. 2026 deadline was April 17, 2026 (closed). Next cycle expected March 2027.
Direct applicant
Target Corporation · $1,000 to $15,000.
K-12 public or nonprofit private schools and charter schools with an NCES number; also nonprofits. Focus areas: Thriving Families, Vibrant Neighborhoods, Emerging Creative and Culture, Economic Opportunity. One application per program per cycle; max 10 active applications per organization.
Two cycles a year. Cycle 1 closed (Apr 6 through May 6, 2026; decisions July). Cycle 2 open August 3 through September 3, 2026; decisions November 2026.
Direct applicant
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Up to $5,000.
K-12 schools, public libraries, and nonprofits serving students below grade level in reading; organization within 15 miles of a DG store or distribution center.
Annual. 2026 window March 5 through April 2 (closed); winners announced September 10, 2026. Next cycle expected January 2027.
Direct applicant
Toshiba America Foundation · K-5: up to $1,000. Grades 6-12: up to $5,000 (rolling quarterly); larger grants with specific review deadlines. See the official page for the current schedule.
STEM teachers at accredited U.S. K-12 schools. K-5: any STEM teacher with an innovative classroom project. 6-12: science/math teachers with project-based proposals. One active grant at a time; final reports must be approved before new applications.
K-5: October 1. Grades 6-12 under $5,000: quarterly March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1. Over $5,000: May 1 and November 1.
See official page Direct applicant
SONIC Foundation · Variable -- SONIC Foundation donates directly to fund classroom projects. Historically approximately $600 per top-voted project; the 2026 model shifted to direct Foundation donation.
K-12 public school teachers with projects on DonorsChoose. Must be registered as a SONIC Teacher on DonorsChoose to be eligible for SONIC funding.
Ongoing year-round; key windows around Teacher Appreciation Month (May) and Back to School (August).
Direct applicant
The Home Depot Foundation · Up to $10,000 (Home Depot gift cards for tools, equipment, or training-space improvements).
Accredited K-12 schools with an existing skilled-trades program (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC). U.S.-based, minimum $300,000 operating budget, audited financials (or alternative documentation if audit-exempt). Narrowly focused on skilled trades/construction -- not general K-12. Contact: [email protected].
Rolling; launched nationwide March 10, 2026. Decisions within approximately 45 days of a completed application.
Direct applicant
Pet Care Trust (sponsors include Petco, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Petland) · Rebates, not cash -- small animal/bird/hermit crab $75; fish/aquarium/reptile/amphibian $125; Betta $75; sustaining (returning teachers) $50. Store-coupon grants also available.
Pre-K through 12 teachers at accredited U.S. public/private schools. Create an account at petsintheclassroom.org and meet school verification. Best for science/life-skills classrooms wanting a classroom pet.
Annual. 2026-2027 cycle opened July 3, 2026; applications generally accepted through May of the following year.
Direct applicant
NEA Foundation (National Education Association) · Up to $5,000 (12 months from award).
Current NEA members only -- teachers, ESPs, or specialized instructional support personnel in public K-12 or public higher ed. Previous grantees ineligible until a prior grant closes. NEA membership is a hard requirement.
Annual. 2026 window June 15 through September 15 (registration closes September 10). Fluxx portal.
Direct applicant
State Farm · $25,000 per winning cause; 40 causes per annual cycle.
Historically 501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualifying organizations including schools. Causes submitted by community members and decided by public vote. Public schools may need a parent nonprofit or foundation to apply. No 2026 cycle has been confirmed -- verify directly at statefarm.com before planning.
UNCONFIRMED FOR 2026. Historically submissions open approximately February; last confirmed active cycle was 2022. Do not treat as active without verification.
Fiscal sponsor required. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal sponsor must be the applicant of record. Schools participate as a beneficiary, not the grantee. Do not invest application time without a sponsor in place.
Status uncertain Fiscal sponsor required
The Clorox Company Foundation · Not publicly disclosed.
By invitation only. Focus: Youth Development and Education (literacy, STEM), Community Wellness, Sustainability, Disease Prevention/Disaster Relief. Primarily near Clorox facilities in Oakland, CA and other company locations. Schools cannot apply directly without an invitation. Inquire at [email protected] or [email protected].
Invitation-only; no open application cycle.
Fiscal sponsor required. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal sponsor must be the applicant of record. Schools participate as a beneficiary, not the grantee. Do not invest application time without a sponsor in place.
Status uncertain See official page Fiscal sponsor required
Deadline calendar · July 2026 through June 2027
Deadlines below are the Corporate Grants entries from the full calendar, sourced from official funder websites at compile time (July 2026). Grant cycles change — always confirm the current date on the official page before investing application time.
July 2026
K-12 schools with NCES number or 501(c)(3). Cycle 2 May 1 through Jul 15.
August 2026
Cycle 3 Aug 1 through Nov 30. K-12 schools with NCES number or 501(c)(3).
August 2026
Cycle 2 Aug 3 through Sep 3; decisions November 2026. K-12 schools with an NCES number.
September 2026
Decisions November 2026.
November 2026
Cycle 3 Aug 1 through Nov 30.
February 2027
Cycle 1 Feb 1 through Apr 15.
March 2027
Full-time educators at accredited K-12 schools. 2026 deadline was April 17; next cycle expected March 2027 open.
April 2027
2026 deadline was April 17. Next cycle expected March 2027 open / April 2027 deadline.
May 2027
Cycle 2 May 1 through Jul 15.
Rolling — no fixed annual deadline
Year-round; peak windows Teacher Appreciation Month (May) and Back to School (August). Register as a SONIC Teacher on DonorsChoose.
Rolling — no fixed annual deadline
Rolling since March 10, 2026; decisions approximately 45 days after a completed application. Skilled-trades programs only.
Rolling — no fixed annual deadline
2026-2027 cycle opened July 3, 2026; applications generally accepted through May. Pre-K through 12 teachers at accredited schools.
Rolling — no fixed annual deadline
Rolling; apply within 36 months of a qualifying disaster. K-12 public school libraries within 15 miles of a DG store.
Uncertain status — verify before planning
2027 cycle expected to open January 2027; exact date not published. Confirm on the official page.
Uncertain status — verify before planning
Cannot confirm active in 2026. Site redirects to statefarm.com with no 2026 cycle announced; last confirmed active cycle was 2022. Verify directly before planning.
Uncertain status — verify before planning
Invitation-only; no open application cycle. Schools cannot apply directly.
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About this directory
Every program listed here is sourced from the official funder website at compile time (July 2026). Award ranges, eligibility requirements, and deadlines change — always confirm the current details on the official page before investing application time. Appearing in this directory does not mean a school qualifies or will win a grant.
Programs marked Fiscal sponsor required require a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscal sponsor as the applicant of record. Schools participate as a beneficiary, not the grantee — do not invest application time without a sponsor in place. Programs marked Status uncertain are paused, invitation-only with no public window, or whose active status could not be confirmed as of July 2026. Programs marked See official page had a key detail — amount or exact deadline — that could not be confirmed at compile time.
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