Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Grants (July 2026 Cycle)

Charitable Grants Supporting Basic Needs, Youth Mentoring, and Community Self-Sufficiency

The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations addressing poverty-related challenges and helping individuals and families build greater stability and self-sufficiency. Through its quarterly grant cycles, the Foundation supports community-based organizations aligned with its core priorities of basic needs, youth mentoring, and industry-connected nonprofit work. The next application deadline is July 15, 2026. 

Organization: Oshkosh Corporation Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Communities where Oshkosh Corporation employees live and work

About the Funder

Oshkosh Corporation is a global industrial technology and specialty vehicle company with a long-standing commitment to supporting its people and local communities. Through the Oshkosh Corporation Foundation, the company funds nonprofit organizations working to address complex issues related to poverty and community wellbeing. The Foundation emphasizes practical support that helps individuals meet essential needs and build long-term stability. 

What This Program Supports

The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation supports nonprofit work in the following priority areas:

Basic Needs and Self-Sufficiency

Programs that help individuals and families meet essential needs and move toward greater stability and independence.

Youth Mentoring

Initiatives that provide guidance, support, and developmental opportunities for young people.

Industry Connected Nonprofits

Organizations and programs that connect community needs with workforce, industry, or career-related opportunity. 

Eligible Support Types

• Programmatic grant support for nonprofit organizations
• Community-based funding aligned with Oshkosh Foundation priorities
• Charitable support for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations

Eligibility & Preferences

To be eligible, organizations must:

• Hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
• Certify compliance with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws
• Ensure equal opportunity for individuals to participate in and benefit from their programs and services 

Ineligible Requests

The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation will not support:

• Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
• Individuals
• Athletic groups
• Medical entities or medical research
• Religious organizations
• Capital campaigns
• Endowments
• Conference advertising space
• Multi-year requests 

Funding Amounts

Oshkosh Corporation does not publish a standard grant range for this program. Award sizes may vary depending on the request, organizational fit, and available funding.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
📅 Other Annual Deadlines: January 15, April 15, and October 15
📅 Review Period: Grant applications are typically reviewed within 6–8 weeks after the due date. 

Application / Request Process

Eligible nonprofits must apply through Oshkosh Corporation’s online grant portal. Organizations with questions or that want to discuss the feasibility of a request are encouraged by the funder to contact the community engagement team. 

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/impact/foundation/grants

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

• Address poverty-related challenges through direct services or practical support
• Help individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency
• Offer youth mentoring programs
• Align community needs with workforce or industry-connected opportunity
• Are seeking support through a recurring quarterly corporate grant cycle

The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation is best suited for nonprofits with clearly defined community impact and a strong connection to helping people meet immediate needs while building long-term stability.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Competitive, deadline-based
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Typical Lead Time: Plan for a 6–8 week review period
Best Suited For: 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, mentoring, and self-sufficiency

New to corporate grant fundraising?
Read our Corporate Grants for Nonprofits: Ultimate Guide to learn how corporate funding works.