Albemarle – Community Impact Grants | Funding for STEM Education, Community Resilience & Economic Development

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Organization: Albemarle

About the Funder

Albemarle is a global specialty chemicals company committed to strengthening the communities where its employees live and work. Through the Albemarle Foundation and their Community Impact Grants, the company supports nonprofits advancing STEM education, workforce development, community resilience, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity.

Albemarle prioritizes projects that create measurable, long-term impact and improve quality of life within their operating regions.

What This Program Funds

Albemarle provides financial grants to nonprofit organizations. Their giving prioritizes:

Focus Areas

STEM Education: K–12 learning programs, teacher resources, robotics, hands-on science education
Workforce Development: Skills training, career pathways, youth and adult job readiness
Community Resilience: Disaster preparedness, community safety, shelter support
Economic & Social Mobility: Programs supporting underserved populations, basic needs supports
Environmental Sustainability: Conservation, environmental education, community sustainability projects

Typical supported activities include:

Classroom STEM programs & after-school initiatives
Workforce and vocational training
K–12 and community education programs
Community safety, disaster recovery, and resilience efforts
Social services supporting families and underserved groups
Environmental stewardship and sustainability programs

Albemarle does not offer in-kind product donations through this program.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or equivalent tax-exempt entity
Operate within Albemarle’s geographic footprint (see below)
Align with Albemarle’s key focus areas
Demonstrate measurable, community-centered impact

Albemarle generally does not fund:

Individuals or personal fundraising
Political or religious activities (unless broadly community-serving)
Organizations outside their operational regions
Endowments or capital campaigns without direct community benefit

Funding Amounts

Albemarle does not publish fixed award amounts.
Grant size varies based on:

Project scope
Community impact
Alignment with Albemarle’s priorities
Local budget availability

Awards may range from small community grants to larger strategic investments.

Deadline

While some regions may offer rolling requests, Albemarle typically operates on annual or semiannual grant cycles, which vary by location.

Nonprofits should review specific regional guidelines and submit well before project start dates.

Geographic Focus

Albemarle funds organizations located in communities where they operate, including:

North Carolina (notably Charlotte & Kings Mountain)
Louisiana
Arkansas
Nevada
Ohio
Tennessee

Requests outside Albemarle’s operating footprint are generally not eligible.

Application Process

To request support from Albemarle:

Visit the Albemarle Community Impact / Grant Guidelines page
Review regional and focus-area criteria
Prepare a proposal including:
- Program summary
- Community impact and measurable outcomes
- Amount requested
- Geographic relevance
Submit through Albemarle’s online grant portal
Applications are reviewed by local Albemarle Community Engagement teams

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

Ideal for organizations that:

Provide STEM education, robotics, and hands-on science learning
Offer workforce development or job readiness programs
Support community safety, resilience, or disaster preparedness
Strengthen economic mobility or basic needs support
Work in environmental sustainability
Operate within Albemarle’s service regions

This grant is especially strong for education-focused nonprofits, community resilience initiatives, and programs building opportunity and local capacity.

Apply here: Link to Application