Amcor Cares – Community Support Grants (Rolling Applications)

Corporate Grants Over $1,000 for Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Amcor Communities

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

The program supports charitable initiatives that strengthen local communities, including education, health and wellness, hunger relief, youth development, arts and culture, conservation, and other community needs.

Community Support Grants provide funding for requests over $1,000. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.

Application Timeline: Rolling / Ongoing

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

About the Funder

Amcor is a global packaging company providing packaging solutions for food, beverages, healthcare products, and other consumer and industrial markets.

Amcor Cares is the company’s charitable giving initiative supporting communities connected to Amcor Flexibles North America facilities.

With a history of charitable giving dating to 1959, Amcor Cares supports nonprofit organizations through financial contributions, employee volunteerism, and community partnerships.

The program contributes several million dollars annually to charitable organizations and reflects Amcor’s commitment to supporting communities where its employees live and work.

What This Program Supports

Amcor Cares supports nonprofit and educational initiatives that provide meaningful benefits to eligible facility communities.

The company does not publish a restrictive list of funding priorities. Examples of community activities that may be supported include the following.

Education & Youth Development

Programs expanding educational and developmental opportunities for children and young people.

Potential activities include:

• School enrichment programs
• STEM education
• Youth clubs and extracurricular activities
• Educational initiatives
• Programs supporting student development

Health, Wellness & Basic Needs

Community programs addressing health-related needs, food insecurity, and other challenges affecting local residents.

Potential projects may include:

• Hunger relief initiatives
• Community health programs
• Essential social services
• Activities promoting family wellbeing

Arts, Culture & Community Enrichment

Programs that strengthen local cultural and civic life.

Examples include:

• Community theater
• Choirs and choruses
• Dance programs
• Local arts organizations
• Community festivals
• Historical societies

Conservation & Environmental Stewardship

Nonprofit initiatives supporting conservation, environmental awareness, and local stewardship.

Projects should demonstrate a clear benefit to an eligible Amcor community.

Community Improvement

Projects and programs that strengthen the quality of life in local communities.

These may include charitable initiatives addressing community needs, expanding opportunities, or supporting local nonprofit services.

Eligible Support Types

Community Support Grants provide charitable contributions exceeding $1,000.

Organizations may request support for nonprofit programs and projects benefiting eligible Amcor communities.

The company does not publish a comprehensive list of eligible project expenses. Applicants should describe the proposed use of funds and explain how the request will benefit the community.

Organizations seeking smaller contributions should consider the separate Community Enrichment Grants Program.

Eligibility & Preferences

Eligible applicants must be:

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

Applicants 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 located elsewhere in a listed state should not assume they qualify.

Applicants 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 its employees to support local nonprofits and accredited schools.

Organizations with Amcor employees serving as volunteers, board members, or other participants should identify those individuals in the application.

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

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
• Banking information
• Description of the funding request
• Names of involved Amcor employees, if applicable

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 501(c)(3) status or accredited nonprofit educational institution status

Organizations that do not serve eligible Amcor Flexibles North America facility communities are also outside the program’s geographic scope.

Funding Amounts

Grant Amount: Over $1,000

Amcor does not publish a standard maximum grant amount for Community Support Grants.

Awards are considered through the company’s quarterly grant review process.

Organizations requesting less than $1,000 should apply through the Community Enrichment Grants Program instead.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / Year-Round

📅 Review Frequency: Quarterly

📅 Typical Processing Time: Approximately 1–3 months

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Community Support Grants are reviewed quarterly, and the process may take one to three months depending on the timing of the application and review schedule.

Applicants should submit requests well before funds are needed.

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 IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit or accredited nonprofit educational institution.

Step 2: Confirm Geographic Eligibility

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

Step 3: Prepare the Funding Request

Applicants should explain:

• The organization’s mission and services
• The proposed program or project
• The community need being addressed
• The amount requested
• How the funding will benefit an eligible Amcor community

Step 4: Gather Supporting Information

Prepare organizational documentation, including tax identification information, budget information, and banking details as required by the application.

If Amcor employees are involved with the organization, identify them in the designated application field.

Step 5: Submit the Application

Complete the online application and allow approximately one to three months for review.

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

Community Support 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 Support Grants are particularly well suited for organizations that:

• Serve one or more designated Amcor Flexibles North America communities
• Need charitable support exceeding $1,000
• Operate established nonprofit or educational programs
• Support youth development, education, health, arts, conservation, or community improvement
• Can demonstrate direct benefits to local residents
• Have connections with Amcor employees or facilities
• Can plan around a quarterly grant review schedule

The program’s broad charitable focus makes it a useful opportunity for community-based organizations seeking corporate support for locally beneficial programs and projects.

Its geographic restrictions are important: applicants should confirm that their work serves a designated facility community before investing time in an application.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling applications; quarterly review
Funding Amount: Over $1,000
Typical Processing Time: 1–3 months
Geographic Focus: 30 designated Amcor Flexibles North America communities across 17 states and Puerto Rico
Best Suited For: Local nonprofits and accredited nonprofit educational institutions seeking funding for community programs and projects