Verizon Foundation Giving and Grants

From Verizon Foundation

The Verizon Foundation aims to leverage its resources to create a positive impact in areas of Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection, and Human Prosperity. It champions diversity and inclusion within its workforce and among its grant beneficiaries, strictly adhering to non-discrimination policies across various dimensions such as race, sex, sexual orientation, age, and religion. The Foundation mandates compliance with all relevant laws by its grant recipients.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program guided by the Verizon Foundation prioritizes funding for initiatives that promote Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection, and Human Prosperity. It adopts an invitation-only approach for new applications but encourages potential applicants to engage with local community relations managers for eligibility assessments or other community involvement opportunities. The program is inclusive and supports a wide range of programs benefiting diverse communities, including minorities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, among others. Grant recipients are expected to abide by all applicable laws including those related to tax-exemption and non-discrimination.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

Global

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Organizations classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(1)-509(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Churches

Schools

Hospitals or medical research organizations

Organizations that operate for the benefit of colleges or universities and are owned or operated by a governmental unit

Governmental units

Organizations that receive substantial support from a governmental unit or the general public

Organizations that receive no more than one-third of support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and more than one-third of support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes

Type I, II, or III functionally integrated organizations

Elementary or secondary schools registered with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Other

Must not duplicate or significantly overlap the work of public agencies on federal, state, or local level
Must keep books available for regular independent outside audits and make results available to all potential contributors
Must comply with applicable laws regarding registration and reporting
Must observe the highest standards of business conduct in relationships with the public
For education grants, projects should promote STEM including summer or afterschool programs, teacher training, and research on improving STEM learning through technology

Ineligibility

Individuals

Private charity or foundation

Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and not eligible for tax-deductible support

Religious organizations, unless the program benefits a large portion of a community without regard to religion

Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns

Organizations primarily aiming to influence legislation

Endowments or capital campaigns

Sports events without a charitable purpose

Performing arts tours

Trade association memberships

Organizations that have received a grant from the Verizon Foundation in the last three consecutive years (can reapply after a one-year hiatus)

Organizations where the founder is a Verizon employee or retired employee

Organizations where a Verizon employee’s or retired employee’s family member or someone with a close personal relationship will benefit financially from the grant

Organizations where a family member or someone with a close personal relationship with a Verizon employee or retired employee is a founder or employee

Due to federal regulations, grants cannot be used for payment of Verizon products or services

not specified

Application deadline

Rolling