Grants

At Oshkosh, we care about our people and our communities.  The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation supports basic needs and encourages people and nonprofits to collaborate to find solutions to solve the complex issues of poverty in the communities in which we live and work. Eligibility and giving priorities for organizations looking to apply for a grant from the Foundation are listed below.

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Application deadlines


January 15
April 15
July 15
October 15

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must have a tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3) and certify compliance with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws, ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals to participate in and benefit from their programs and services.

Priorities

The Foundation’s giving priorities support the following areas:

  • Basic needs and self-sufficiency
  • Youth mentoring
  • Industry connected nonprofits

 

Restrictions

To focus on our priorities listed above, the Foundation will not support:

  • Organizations not categorized at 501(c)(3) entities
  • Individuals
  • Athletic groups
  • Medical entities or research
  • Religious organizations
  • Capital campaigns
  • Endowments
  • Conference advertising space
  • Multi-year requests
  

Grant applications are typically reviewed within 6-8 weeks after the due date. If you have questions or would like to discuss the feasibility of your grant request, get in touch with our community engagement team today.

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