TCC Gives – Community Grants ProgramCommunity
Grants Supporting Local Nonprofits Connected to TCC Employees and Customers
TCC Gives’ Community Grants program supports nonprofit projects in communities where TCC stores are located. Grants are awarded based on the passions of TCC employees and customers, with successful applications demonstrating a strong relationship between the nonprofit and a local TCC employee or customer.
Organization: TCC Gives / TCC, Verizon Authorized Retailer
Support Type: Community grants
Geographic Focus: Communities where TCC stores are located
Deadline: August 7, 2026
About the Funder
TCC is a Verizon Authorized Retailer with a community giving program known as TCC Gives. Through its Community Grants program, TCC supports nonprofit organizations that are meaningful to local employees and customers. The program is designed to strengthen relationships between TCC stores and the nonprofits serving their surrounding communities.
What This Program Supports
TCC Gives funds projects related to:
People
Children
Animals
The environment
Applications are strongest when they show a clear connection between the nonprofit and a TCC employee or customer, as well as meaningful local impact.
Eligibility & Requirements
To apply, organizations must:
Be located in a community where a TCC store is located
Identify an employee sponsor
Visit a local TCC store in person and speak with the store manager to help connect with a potential employee sponsor
Applicants should use TCC’s store locator to confirm whether there is a TCC location in their area.
Funding Amounts
TCC does not list a standard grant amount. However, the grant committee considers the project budget, and projects of $10,000 or less are preferred.
Ineligible Requests
TCC Gives will not fund:
Salary positions
Political activity
Event sponsorships
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
📅 Grant Cycle: August 2026
📅 Notification: By the end of September 2026
Community Grant applications are due on the first Friday of February, May, August, and November. Applicants are notified of acceptance or rejection by the end of the following month.
Application / Request Process
Applicants must complete both required applications:
Employee Application
Organization Application
Because an employee sponsor is required, nonprofits should first connect with a local TCC store manager to identify the best sponsor before submitting.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.tccrocks.com/community-grants/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofits that:
Have a local TCC store nearby
Can build a relationship with a TCC employee sponsor
Serve people, children, animals, or the environment
Have a project with clear community impact
Are seeking support for a specific local project rather than general salary support or event sponsorship
TCC Gives’ Community Grants program is especially well suited for grassroots and community-based nonprofits that can demonstrate strong local relationships and a clear connection to TCC employees or customers.
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Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Quarterly
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
Notification: By end of September 2026
Relationship Required: Yes — employee sponsor required
Best Suited For: Local nonprofits with a nearby TCC store and a strong employee or customer connection
Funding Notes: Projects of $10,000 or less are preferred
