Greif – Community Grant Program (2026)

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Education, Health & Social Service Grants Supporting Communities Where Greif Operates

Greif is committed to building a better tomorrow by giving back to communities today. Through its Community Grant Program, Greif supports nonprofit organizations that help create positive and lasting social, environmental, and economic impact in the places where Greif colleagues and customers live and work.

Organization: Greif
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Communities where Greif operates (U.S. and international)

About the Funder

Greif is a global industrial packaging leader with a strong commitment to community partnership. The company invests in organizations that strengthen local communities, support employee engagement, and enhance Greif’s reputation as a responsible corporate citizen. Giving is aligned with both community impact and Greif’s long-term business and workforce goals.

Funding Priorities

All grant requests must align with one of the following three focus areas:

Education
Health
Social Services

In addition to mission alignment, funded projects should help:

Increase Greif brand recognition and reputation, and/or
Support talent recruitment and colleague retention

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for funding, organizations must:

Be an established 501(c)(3) charitable organization
- (Or an international equivalent outside the U.S.)
Operate in or serve communities where Greif has operations
Align with one of Greif’s three focus areas
Demonstrate a clear community benefit

Ineligible Requests

Greif does not make grants to:

Individuals
Endowment funds
Church building or operating funds
Building or operating funds of elementary schools or public high schools

Application / Request Process

Organizations seeking support must submit a request through Greif’s online grant request process:

➡️ Apply here: https://www.greif.com/grant-request/

Applicants should be prepared to describe:

Organizational mission and community impact
Alignment with Greif’s focus areas
How the request supports Greif’s community partnership goals

Timeline & Review

Application Timeline: Rolling
Review Type: Internal review based on alignment, geography, and available funds
Award Size: Varies

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is ideal for organizations that:

Work in education, health, or social services
Serve communities where Greif operates
Can demonstrate both community impact and corporate alignment
Are seeking corporate charitable support rather than capital or endowment funding

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling
Eligible Entities: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (or international equivalent)
Focus Areas: Education, Health, Social Services
Best Suited For: Established nonprofits with strong local impact and corporate alignment