To Brown-Forman, being a responsible and caring corporate citizen embodies the company’s purpose of enriching life. With over 150 years in the business of spirits, they see their community as their best spirit. The company, along with its employees, is dedicated to donating time, talents, and resources to enhance the vitality of the communities that sustain them. Their focused efforts are especially directed towards their hometown city of Louisville, Kentucky, emphasizing their commitment to local community support.
Brown-Forman Grants aim to partner with organizations that align with its strategic focus areas, highlighting their commitment to enhancing community wellbeing through various means. The grant supports initiatives that:
The grant program provides both the Brown-Forman Foundation and the Corporation avenues for charitable contributions, supporting different kinds of requests including unrestricted operating support, restricted program support, and event or performance sponsorships. The Foundation considers requests of $25,000 and above, while the Corporation looks at requests up to $25,000, including consideration for event sponsorships with material return benefits.
Preference is accorded to entities based in Louisville, Kentucky, reflecting our strong historical ties to our base city, guiding our primary philanthropic endeavors. However, with over 30 production and regional offices worldwide, each is equipped with a Civic Engagement Committee responsible for assessing and directing funds to address local community demands. Organizations situated in regions beyond Louisville, Kentucky, are invited to present a concise project synopsis, limited to 250 words, for potential funding evaluation.