Charitable Giving March 2026

Avnet – Community Engagement Grants

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Organization: Avnet

About the Funder

Avnet is a global technology and supply chain leader committed to strengthening communities through education, innovation, and digital access. Through its Community Engagement and Avnet Cares programs, Avnet funds nonprofit organizations that advance STEM education, workforce development, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.

Avnet prioritizes programs that create strong pathways to opportunity and equip underserved communities with the tools to succeed in a digital world.

What This Program Funds

Avnet provides funding for nonprofit programs aligned with its core pillars:

1. STEM Education & Youth Technology Access

Robotics, coding, engineering, and maker programs
K–12 STEM enrichment
Programs expanding access to technology for underserved learners

2. Workforce Development & Digital Skills

Tech-focused workforce pathways
Digital literacy programs for youth or adults
Training supporting underrepresented groups entering tech fields

3. Technology-Driven Community Solutions

Programs using technology to improve community outcomes
Broadband or digital equity projects
Innovation labs or community tech hubs

4. Environmental Sustainability

Conservation and resiliency programming
Tech-based sustainability solutions
E-waste and circular-economy initiatives

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or global equivalent
Align with Avnet’s giving pillars
Demonstrate clear, measurable community impact

Geographic Eligibility (Required for All Applicants)

Avnet Cares is currently only funding organizations that serve or directly impact communities where Avnet companies have major operations:

Phoenix, AZ
San Jose, CA
Richfield, OH
Gaffney, SC
Dallas, TX
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Cherry Hill, NJ
Orlando, FL
Guadalajara, Mexico
Toronto, Canada

Programs that impact a large geographic area that includes one or more of these locations are also eligible.

Not eligible:

Individuals
Political or lobbying organizations
For-profit enterprises
Programs outside Avnet’s operational footprint

Funding Amounts

No published maximum or average grant size
Minimum not stated
Award amounts depend on:
- Strength of program design
- Number of people impacted
- Alignment with Avnet’s pillars
- Geographic relevance