Amcor Cares – Community Enrichment Grants (Rolling Applications)

Small Corporate Grants Under $1,000 Supporting Local Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Programs

Amcor Cares, the charitable giving program of Amcor Flexibles North America, provides Community Enrichment Grants to nonprofit organizations and accredited nonprofit educational institutions serving communities where the company operates.

Designed for smaller funding requests, the program supports local activities that enrich community life, including youth sports and clubs, school programs, community events, arts and culture, conservation, historical preservation, and animal welfare.

Community Enrichment Grants provide awards under $1,000. Applications are accepted year-round, and applicants are generally notified of their request status within four weeks.

Application Timeline: Rolling / Ongoing

Organization: Amcor Cares / Amcor Flexibles North America
Support Type: Small corporate charitable grants
Geographic Focus: 30 designated facility communities across 17 states and Puerto Rico
Funding Amount: Under $1,000

About the Funder

Amcor is a global packaging company serving food, beverage, healthcare, and other industries.

Through Amcor Cares, the company supports charitable organizations in communities where its employees live and work.

Amcor’s community giving efforts date to 1959 and include financial contributions, employee volunteerism, and support for local nonprofit programs.

The Community Enrichment Grants Program provides smaller charitable contributions to qualifying nonprofits and schools.

Unlike the larger Community Support Grants Program, Community Enrichment Grants focus on requests below $1,000 and offer a shorter stated notification timeline.

What This Program Supports

Amcor identifies several examples of local nonprofit and educational activities that may receive Community Enrichment Grants.

Youth Sports & Clubs

Programs providing recreational, educational, and developmental opportunities for children and young people.

Examples include:

• Youth sports organizations
• Community youth clubs
• Recreational programs
• Extracurricular activities
• Programs promoting teamwork and participation

School Programs & Educational Enrichment

Initiatives benefiting students and school communities.

Examples include:

• School booster clubs
• School events
• Educational enrichment programs
• Student activities
• School-based community programs

Community Events & Festivals

Local events that bring residents together and strengthen community connections.

Potential activities include:

• Community celebrations
• Local festivals
• Cultural events
• Nonprofit-led community activities

Arts & Culture

Programs supporting artistic expression and cultural participation.

Examples include:

• Community theater
• Choirs and choruses
• Dance programs
• Local arts organizations
• Cultural activities serving residents

Conservation & Environmental Stewardship

Projects supporting environmental awareness, conservation, and community stewardship.

Potential applicants include nonprofit conservation organizations working in eligible Amcor communities.

Historical Preservation & Community Heritage

Programs led by historical societies and other nonprofit organizations preserving or sharing local history and heritage.

Animal Welfare

Nonprofit animal welfare organizations providing services or programs that benefit local communities.

Eligible Support Types

Community Enrichment Grants provide charitable contributions for requests under $1,000.

Eligible activities may include:

• Small nonprofit projects
• Youth sports and clubs
• School booster programs and events
• Community festivals and activities
• Arts and cultural programs
• Conservation initiatives
• Historical society activities
• Animal welfare programs
• Other qualifying community enrichment projects

Applicants should explain the proposed activity, requested amount, and expected benefit to an eligible Amcor community.

Eligibility & Preferences

Eligible applicants must be:

• IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; or
• Accredited nonprofit educational institutions

Organizations must serve communities associated with Amcor Flexibles North America facilities.

Geographic Eligibility – Eligible Amcor Communities

Amcor Cares identifies the following 30 eligible facility communities across 17 states and Puerto Rico.

Important: Amcor’s geographic eligibility is based on communities served, not statewide eligibility.

Organizations should demonstrate that their proposed activities benefit one or more designated Amcor Flexibles North America communities.

Official Eligible Community List (PDF):https://assets.ctfassets.net/f7tuyt85vtoa/5Df88kEYNO2886ydOWTKWY/451224d18baf5df7122ee323e14fae11/afna-facility-list-foundation.pdf

Employee Involvement

Amcor encourages employees to recommend and support nonprofits and accredited schools in their communities.

If Amcor employees volunteer, serve on boards, or otherwise participate in an applicant organization, their names should be included in the designated application field.

Employee involvement is encouraged but is not listed as a universal requirement for applicants.

Organizational Documentation

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• Organization name and contact information
• Tax identification number
• Verification of nonprofit or educational institution status
• Organizational budget information
• Banking information
• Project description and requested amount
• Names of involved Amcor employees, if applicable

Applications must be completed by the nonprofit organization or accredited school.

Ineligible Requests

Amcor Cares does not accept applications for:

• Individuals
• Political organizations or candidates
• Religious organizations that identify as houses of worship
• Fundraising sponsorship platforms such as GoFundMe, Fundly, or DonateKindly
• Organizations without qualifying nonprofit or accredited educational institution status

Organizations outside eligible Amcor Flexibles North America communities are also outside the program’s geographic scope.

Requests exceeding $1,000 should be directed to the separate Community Support Grants Program.

Funding Amounts

Grant Amount: Under $1,000

The program is intended for modest charitable requests supporting local nonprofit and school activities.

Amcor does not publish a standard minimum award amount.

Organizations seeking more than $1,000 should consider the Community Support Grants Program, which is reviewed quarterly.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / Year-Round

📅 Application Deadline: No fixed deadline published

📅 Notification Timeline: Within approximately four weeks of applying

Community Enrichment Grant applications may be submitted throughout the year.

Amcor states that applicants will be notified of their request status within four weeks of applying.

This is a notification timeline rather than a guarantee of grant approval or payment within four weeks.

Applicants should allow additional time when planning activities that depend on receiving funding.

Application / Request Process

Applications must be submitted through Amcor’s online grant application portal.

Step 1: Confirm Organizational Eligibility

Verify that the organization is an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit or accredited nonprofit educational institution.

Step 2: Confirm Geographic Eligibility

Review the official Amcor facility list and determine whether the organization serves an eligible community.

Step 3: Prepare the Funding Request

Applicants should describe:

• The organization’s mission and activities
• The proposed project or community activity
• The amount requested
• The expected benefit to an eligible Amcor community
• Any Amcor employee involvement

Requests should be under $1,000.

Step 4: Gather Supporting Information

Prepare required organizational documentation, including tax identification information, budget details, and banking information.

Step 5: Submit the Online Application

The nonprofit organization or accredited school must complete and submit the application directly.

Step 6: Await Notification

Applicants should expect notification of their request status within approximately four weeks.

Apply / Learn More: https://www.amcor.com/about/foundation

Community Enrichment Grants Application: https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=4862&x_quiz_id=5448&x_order_by=1

Eligible Facility Communities (PDF):https://assets.ctfassets.net/f7tuyt85vtoa/5Df88kEYNO2886ydOWTKWY/451224d18baf5df7122ee323e14fae11/afna-facility-list-foundation.pdf

Questions: amcorcares@amcor.com

Application Portal Support: amcorfoundationsupport@cybergrants.com

Portal Support Phone: 1-855-824-8504

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

Community Enrichment Grants are particularly well suited for organizations that:

• Serve one or more designated Amcor Flexibles North America communities
• Need a small grant under $1,000
• Operate youth clubs or sports programs
• Provide school enrichment activities
• Organize local arts or cultural programs
• Support conservation, historical preservation, or animal welfare
• Plan nonprofit-led community events
• Need a relatively quick funding decision

The program is particularly useful for smaller community organizations seeking modest support for specific activities.

With year-round applications and a stated four-week notification timeline, Community Enrichment Grants offer a practical alternative to larger grant programs with more extensive review processes.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling applications
Funding Amount: Under $1,000
Notification Timeline: Within approximately four weeks
Geographic Focus: 30 designated Amcor Flexibles North America communities across 17 states and Puerto Rico
Best Suited For: Small community nonprofits, youth organizations, accredited schools, arts groups, conservation organizations, historical societies, and animal welfare programs