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GRANT GUIDELINES & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Norfolk Southern is committed to helping the communities where we operate thrive. To be eligible to apply for a grant through our open application process, organizations must meet the criteria outlined in our program guidelines, located at the bottom of this page.
HOW TO APPLY
- Review each grant program’s guidelines and eligibility requirements listed in our Grant Program documents at the bottom of this page.
- Review Corporate Giving’s focus areas to ensure your grant request aligns with how we invest
- Visit Grant Programs | Norfolk Southern and select ‘Apply Now’ within the section of the grant type. Complete the eligibility quiz through that link to be directed to the application.
- For assistance creating a login account, please review the following documents:
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SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
- Alignment with one or more of Norfolk Southern’s focus areas as outlined in each grant’s program guidelines document
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Organization operates in Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network
- Project or program is located within 30 minutes of NS main line
(Note: For Community Projects Grants, the project must be located on NS property and have an approved NS Right of Entry Form or an approved lease from NS Real Estate) - Qualify as a tax-exempt nonprofit as either a public 501(c)(3), government entity, or public/charter school
- Include all required tax documentation
- Federal W9 form must be completed correctly and to its entirety. Learn how to complete form W-9 HERE
APPLICATION SUGGESTIONS:
- Apply early, allowing time for account creation and gathering required documents
- Applications will reopen April 15, 2024
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on October 1, 2024, to be accepted
- Carefully review Norfolk Southern’s philanthropic focus areas and how we invest
- Include all necessary documentation
- Ensure the Federal W9 form is completed correctly and to its entirety. Learn how to complete form W-9 HERE
- Make sure application is complete before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
- Do not submit a lot of extra information unless pertinent to the request as it will not be reviewed
- Save password when signing into online grant system
- Review our FAQ document HERE