Andersen Corporate Foundation – Community Grants (August 2026 Cycle)

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Grants Supporting Housing, Hunger Relief & Trade Education

The Andersen Corporate Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities where Andersen employees live and work. With a long-standing commitment to community impact, the foundation supports initiatives that address housing stability, food access, and workforce development through trade education.

Organization: Andersen Corporate Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants (general operating, program, and capital)
Geographic Focus: Select U.S. communities where Andersen operates

About the Funder

Established in 1941, the Andersen Corporate Foundation has contributed more than $75 million to nonprofit organizations. The foundation focuses its giving on key areas that create lasting, measurable improvements in community well-being.

What This Program Supports

Housing

Affordable housing development and preservation
Transitional and supportive housing
Programs helping individuals transition out of homelessness

Hunger Relief

Food access programs
Initiatives addressing food insecurity
Distribution of healthy and culturally relevant foods

Trade Education

Construction and manufacturing workforce training
Trade and technical education programs
Career pathways in skilled trades

Eligible Support Types

General operating support
Program or project funding
Capital campaign funding (multi-year possible for select grantees)

Eligibility & Preferences

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Align with one of the foundation’s three giving areas
Serve communities where Andersen has a presence

Priority geographic areas include:

Twin Cities metro area & St. Croix Valley (MN/WI)
Des Moines, IA
Detroit, MI
Dubuque, IA
Garland, TX
Goodyear, AZ
Luray, VA
Menomonie, WI
Pittsburgh, PA

Ineligible Requests

The foundation will not fund:

Event or fundraiser sponsorships
Direct support to individuals
Purchase of Andersen or Renewal by Andersen products

Funding Amounts

💰 $5,000 – $50,000

Most grants range from $5,000 – $20,000
Capital grants may be multi-year (typically for existing partners)

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Window: August 1 – August 31, 2026
📅 Decision Timeline: Approximately 8 weeks after deadline
📅 Additional Cycle: March 1 – March 31 annually

Application / Request Process

To apply:

Submit an application through the Andersen Corporate Foundation online portal
Optional: Email a brief concept summary (1–3 paragraphs) in advance for feedback
Ensure alignment with funding priorities and geographic focus

Note: Organizations may submit only one application per year

Apply / Learn More:

➡️ https://www.andersenwindows.com/about/community#application

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

Work in housing, hunger relief, or trade education
Operate in Andersen’s key geographic markets
Are seeking flexible funding (operating, program, or capital)
Can demonstrate measurable community impact

The relatively broad funding use and strong regional focus make this a valuable opportunity for place-based nonprofits in priority markets.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Biannual cycles
Typical Lead Time: Apply early in the August window
Best Suited For: Nonprofits in housing, food access, and workforce development sectors

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