Chemours – Vibrant Communities Grant Program (2026)
Community Grants Supporting STEM Education, Community Safety, and Environmental Sustainability
The Chemours Vibrant Communities Grant Program supports locally rooted, community-driven, and impact-oriented projects in communities where Chemours operates. The program reflects Chemours’ commitment to being a good neighbor, trusted partner, and catalyst for positive change by investing in organizations and initiatives that create lasting, measurable community benefits.
Organization: Chemours
Support Type: Community grants / philanthropic giving
Geographic Focus: Communities where Chemours operates
Application Window: October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Deadline: December 31, 2026
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About the Funder
Chemours is a global chemistry company with operations, offices, research centers, and production sites across the United States and internationally. Through its Vibrant Communities program, Chemours invests in the people, places, and partnerships that surround its sites and shape the future of its communities.
As part of its Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals, Chemours aims to invest $50 million in communities by 2030 through employee volunteerism and philanthropic giving.
What This Program Supports
Chemours seeks grant proposals that are:
Locally rooted
Community-driven
Impact-oriented
Aligned with the unique needs of communities where Chemours operates
Designed to create lasting, measurable benefits
Chemours collaborates with nonprofits and other organizations to advance three primary focus areas:
STEM Education
Programs that expand access to science, technology, engineering, and math education, build student interest in STEM fields, and help prepare the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
Community Safety
Initiatives that support safer, stronger, and more resilient communities, including efforts connected to preparedness, local safety needs, or community wellbeing.
Environmental Sustainability
Programs that advance environmental education, sustainability, stewardship, or community-based environmental impact.
Eligible Support Types
Community grants
Philanthropic funding
Locally rooted project support
Programs aligned with Chemours’ community impact priorities
Eligibility & Preferences
Chemours seeks proposals from nonprofits and other organizations working in communities where the company operates.
Strong applications should demonstrate:
A clear connection to a Chemours site community
Alignment with STEM education, community safety, or environmental sustainability
Local community input or partnership
Measurable outcomes
Long-term or sustainable community benefit
A clear explanation of how the project responds to local needs
Geographic Focus
Chemours maintains significant offices, research centers, and production facilities in multiple U.S. communities. Priority is likely strongest for organizations serving communities near Chemours operations, including:
Delaware
Global Headquarters and Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark
Georgia
Mining facilities and operations in Patterson and Wayne County
Texas
Production facilities in Ingleside and La Porte
West Virginia
Production plants in Belle and Washington
New Jersey
Production sites in Deepwater / Chambers Works and Parlin
North Carolina
Fayetteville Works
Other U.S. Locations
Pass Christian, Mississippi
El Dorado, Arkansas
Louisville, Kentucky
New Johnsonville, Tennessee
Bradford County, Florida
Ineligible Requests
Chemours does not publish a detailed list of ineligible request types on the public portal. Applicants should review the full eligibility criteria and application instructions when the 2026 application window opens.
Funding Amounts
Chemours does not publish standard award amounts for the Vibrant Communities Grant Program. Grant amounts may vary based on project scope, location, alignment with focus areas, available funding, and expected community impact.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Opens: October 1, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
📅 Current Status: Portal currently shows no open calls for submissions
📅 Review Period: Not specified
Organizations interested in applying should prepare early and monitor the Chemours Vibrant Communities Portal for the application opening.
Application / Request Process
Applications must be submitted through the Chemours Vibrant Communities Portal on Submittable during the open application window.
Applicants should be prepared to describe:
The organization’s mission and community role
The proposed project or program
The Chemours community served
Alignment with STEM education, community safety, or environmental sustainability
Community need and local partnerships
Expected outcomes and measurable impact
How the project will create lasting benefits
Questions may be directed to philanthropy@chemours.com.
Apply / Learn More
➡️ Chemours Vibrant Communities Portal
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
Serve communities where Chemours operates
Advance STEM education, community safety, or environmental sustainability
Can demonstrate strong local partnerships or community input
Have a project with measurable outcomes
Are seeking philanthropic support for locally rooted community impact
Can wait for the October 1, 2026 application opening
Chemours’ Vibrant Communities Grant Program is best suited for nonprofits and community organizations with place-based projects that respond to local needs while aligning with Chemours’ broader community impact priorities.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Annual application window
Application Window: October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Best Suited For: STEM education, community safety, environmental sustainability, and place-based community impact programs
Support Type: Community grant / philanthropic giving
Geographic Focus: Communities where Chemours operates
Contact: philanthropy@chemours.com
