ELIGIBILITY
Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Community Engagement Committee are those determined by the IRS to be public charities, preferably those with 501(c)(3) status. The CEC gives strong consideration to requests within our giving guidelines that show documented support from a U.S. Venture team member or shareholder. U.S. Venture prefers not to be the sole funder. A list of pending and committed sponsors is required.
ACTIVITES FUNDED
- Fundraising events
- Community events
- Sponsorships
- Sports-related requests such as team shirts, support for a specific club or camp, trips or equipment where there is a U.S. Venture team member or shareholder supporting the request
THE FOLLOWING ARE TYPICALLY OUTSIDE CEC FUNDING:
- Grants to individuals or specific families, to underwrite conference expenses, or to fund medical procedures or research
- Events that occur before funding is awarded or previously incurred expenses
- Political organizations or causes
- Requests for support from schools or government agencies
- Annual meetings
- Religious organizations attempting to build membership or requiring specific religious affiliation for services rendered
- Capital campaigns for schools, religious institutions, sports facilities, and endowments.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the dates listed below.
Here are the deadlines for calendar year 2025:
- January 24, 2025
- April 25, 2025
- July 25, 2025
- October 24, 2025
Please allow 8-10 weeks after the grant deadlines for final decisions.
Sponsorships
ELIGIBILITY
Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Community Engagement Committee are those determined by the IRS to be public charities, preferably those with 501(c)(3) status. The CEC gives strong consideration to requests within our giving guidelines that show documented support from a U.S. Venture team member or shareholder. U.S. Venture prefers not to be the sole funder. A list of pending and committed sponsors is required.
ACTIVITES FUNDED
- Fundraising events
- Community events
- Sponsorships
- Sports-related requests such as team shirts, support for a specific club or camp, trips or equipment where there is a U.S. Venture team member or shareholder supporting the request
THE FOLLOWING ARE TYPICALLY OUTSIDE CEC FUNDING:
- Grants to individuals or specific families, to underwrite conference expenses, or to fund medical procedures or research
- Events that occur before funding is awarded or previously incurred expenses
- Political organizations or causes
- Requests for support from schools or government agencies
- Annual meetings
- Religious organizations attempting to build membership or requiring specific religious affiliation for services rendered
- Capital campaigns for schools, religious institutions, sports facilities, and endowments.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the dates listed below.
Here are the deadlines for calendar year 2025:
- January 24, 2025
- April 25, 2025
- July 25, 2025
- October 24, 2025
Please allow 8-10 weeks after the grant deadlines for final decisions.