ScanSource Charitable Foundation – Community Grants Program (2026)
Grants Supporting Underrepresented Children and PreK–12 Education in ScanSource Communities
The ScanSource Charitable Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving underrepresented children and supporting PreK–12 education within the company’s community footprint. The Foundation prioritizes organizations that provide direct support to children and students, especially those offering meaningful volunteer opportunities for ScanSource employees.
Organization: ScanSource Charitable Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Select ScanSource communities
Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
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About the Funder
The ScanSource Charitable Foundation supports community-based nonprofit organizations in locations where ScanSource has a business presence. The Foundation’s grantmaking is reviewed by a board made up entirely of ScanSource employees, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee engagement and local community impact.
The Foundation focuses its grant funding on programs that support underrepresented children and PreK–12 education, with an emphasis on direct-service work within the ScanSource footprint.
What This Program Supports
The ScanSource Charitable Foundation focuses on two primary grantmaking areas:
Underrepresented Children
Support for nonprofit organizations providing services and resources for underrepresented children. The Foundation believes every child deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of background or life circumstances.
Examples may include:
Food and clothing security for children
Mental and physical health programming
Programs that support nurturing and healthy family environments
Basic needs and wraparound services for children and families
PreK–12th Grade Education
Support for nonprofit organizations providing transformational education or workforce development programs for underrepresented students from preschool through high school graduation, especially programs serving Title I schools.
Examples may include:
Mentoring and leadership programs
Soft skills development
Work skills and career readiness programs
Teacher support
Programs that advance career skills and talent development
Eligible Support Types
Programmatic grant support
Direct-service programs for underrepresented children
PreK–12 education programs
Workforce development and career readiness programs for students
Programs serving communities within the ScanSource footprint
Geographic Focus
Applicants should serve a community within the ScanSource footprint, which includes:
Greenville, South Carolina
Southaven, Mississippi
Tempe, Arizona
Sacramento, California
Louisville, Kentucky
Sonoma County, California
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Doylestown / Philadelphia / Allentown, Pennsylvania
Southbury / Southington / Hartford, Connecticut
Atlanta, Georgia
Eligibility & Preferences
Eligible applicants should:
Be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization
Serve a community within the ScanSource footprint
Align with the Foundation’s focus areas
Use grant funds to directly support the identified need
Complete an interest meeting before receiving access to submit a grant request
Priority may be given to organizations that provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for ScanSource employees.
A meeting with the ScanSource Community Team is required to assess applicant eligibility and receive access to the grant application. Organizations interested in applying should complete the interest form first.
Ineligible Requests
The ScanSource Charitable Foundation typically does not support:
Nonprofits operating outside of the ScanSource footprint
Capital campaigns
Overhead costs, including salaries, personnel, and facilities
Individuals or families
Fundraising events and sponsorships
Faith-based organizations that require participation in faith-based activities or beliefs to receive services
For-profit organizations
Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
Applications from organizations less than three years old
Political candidates, parties, campaigns, or causes
Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
The Foundation also notes that events to raise funds for a need will not be considered.
Funding Amounts
The ScanSource Charitable Foundation does not publish standard award amounts. Grant amounts may vary based on the request, program alignment, community need, and available funding.
Timeline & Review
📅 Grant Submission Window: August 1 – August 31, 2026
📅 Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
📅 Review Period: September – November 2026
📅 Possible Pitch Opportunity: Applicants may be asked to pitch their request during the Foundation’s annual meeting in November 2026
📅 Grant Notifications: December 2026
📅 Funding Distributed By: December 31, 2026
Application / Request Process
Organizations must first complete the interest form to determine whether they qualify for an interest meeting. A meeting with the ScanSource Community Team is required before an organization can receive access to submit a grant request.
After the August 31 deadline, ScanSource Charitable Foundation board members will review applications. Some applicants may be asked to pitch their grant request during the Foundation’s annual meeting in November. Grant notifications will be sent in December, with all funding provided by December 31, 2026.
Emergency funding requests outside the normal grant cycle may be directed to Charity@scansource.com, but the Foundation notes that no funding will be provided for events or fundraisers.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.scansource.com/about/community
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for established 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving underrepresented children or students in ScanSource communities. Organizations offering direct services, working with Title I schools, supporting basic needs, or helping students build career and workforce skills may be especially well aligned.
The required interest meeting makes this a relationship-oriented opportunity. Nonprofits that can clearly demonstrate local impact and offer meaningful volunteer engagement for ScanSource employees may have a stronger fit.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Competitive annual grant cycle with required interest meeting
Application Window: August 1–31, 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT
Notification Timeline: December 2026
Best Suited For: Established nonprofits serving underrepresented children or PreK–12 students in ScanSource footprint communities
Relationship Note: Applicants must complete an interest meeting before receiving access to submit a grant request
