Newell Brands – Community Grants & Product Donations | Support for Disaster Relief, Youth Programs & Community Well-Being

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Organization: Newell Brands

About the Funder

Newell Brands—parent company of consumer brands such as Sharpie, Coleman, Rubbermaid, Yankee Candle, and Graco—is committed to strengthening the communities where its employees live and work. Through its Community Impact strategy, Newell supports nonprofits focused on disaster relief, youth development, education, community resilience, and essential needs.

The company also activates employee volunteers and donates Newell products to help nonprofits reduce costs and increase impact.

What This Program Funds

Newell Brands provides a combination of financial contributions, product donations, and employee volunteer support. Typical areas of investment include:

Focus Areas

Disaster Relief & Response: Emergency supplies, support for displaced families, long-term recovery
Youth Development: Education programs, outdoor recreation, learning tools, child well-being
Community Resilience: Programs improving safety, stability, and neighborhood strength
Essential Needs: Food access, shelter, and family support programs
Environmental Sustainability: Community cleanups, waste reduction, and environmental education

Common supported activities:

Distribution of donated consumer products for community programs
Youth learning, literacy, STEM, and outdoor recreation initiatives
Emergency relief and rebuilding efforts
Community events, volunteer days, and nonprofit fundraisers
Programs supporting vulnerable or underserved families

Newell offers both grants and in-kind product donations, depending on the program.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or equivalent tax-exempt charitable organization
Align with one or more of Newell’s community focus areas
Serve communities where Newell Brands operates or has employee presence
Demonstrate clear community impact and responsible use of donations

Newell generally does not support:

Political or religious organizations (unless broadly community-serving)
Personal fundraising or individual sponsorships
Organizations outside Newell’s operational footprint
Initiatives without measurable community benefit

Funding Amounts

Newell does not publish specific grant ranges.

Support levels vary based on:

Type of request (grant vs. product donation)
Community need and target population
Alignment with Newell program priorities
Scale of anticipated impact

Product donations may include items from major Newell brands such as Coleman, Rubbermaid, Yankee Candle, Sharpie, Contigo, Graco, and more.

Deadline

Newell accepts grant and donation requests on a rolling basis, subject to available resources.

Organizations should submit requests at least 6–8 weeks before funding or product needs.

Geographic Focus

Newell Brands does not publish a specific list of eligible states or regions.

Their giving typically prioritizes:

Communities where Newell Brands operates
Areas where Newell employees live and work
Communities affected by disasters, when responding through relief partners

Requests outside this operational or impact footprint may not be eligible.

Application Process

To apply for Newell Brands community support:

Visit the Newell Our Communities page
Review their focus areas and giving priorities
Prepare a proposal including:
- Organization mission and nonprofit status
- Program/event details
- Community impact and number served
- Funding amount or products requested
Submit a request through Newell’s charitable giving contact or online form (varies by region)
Approved organizations coordinate directly with Newell or local facilities

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

Ideal for organizations that:

Serve youth and families
Provide education or learning programs
Support communities during disasters
Need donated consumer goods to reduce program costs
Offer community resilience, basic needs, or environmental programs
Operate near Newell facilities

This opportunity is especially strong for nonprofits that can benefit from product donations from well-known Newell brands or that provide direct services to families and communities.

Apply here: Link to Application