Community Grants
Giving back to the community is at the heart of CASI employees.
CASI COMMUNITY GRANTS
The intent of the CASI Community Grants program is to give back to the communities where we do business. The program will be managed by an employee committee. Grant applications will be submitted online and reviewed by foundation staff for IRS eligibility before being forwarded to the employee committee for review. Each grant application should be evaluated and awarded with the same ethics and integrity that we apply to our everyday operations.
Community Grant Applications Are Open
Applications will be accepted thru July 31st
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The CASI Community Grants program is focused on education, social services and issues involving women and children with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. Grants are to be awarded to nonprofit organizations that align with these funding priorities:
EDUCATION
Programs that focus on academic improvement, mentoring, and career development as well as programs that provide direct support to schools.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Programs meeting basic health, welfare, and other needs of the underprivileged, sick, or elderly.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Programs that make our communities a positive, interesting place to live and raise a family.
TO QUALIFY
Organizations must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals are not able to receive grants.
Organizations are only eligible for one (1) grant per calendar year.
No goods or services (including event tickets, auction items, or other benefits deemed of non-deductible value) are allowed to be provided to the donor in connection with the grant.
Organization does not discriminate in hiring practices or service provisions to clients and/or customers based on race, ethnicity, religious preference, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, military service, or gender except for bona fide occupational qualifications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a minimum grant amount?
The minimum grant amount is $2,000.
Is there a deadline for grant application?
Yes. Deadline is July 31st.
How long does it take to process a request?
Applications will be reviewed after the submission deadline. All organizations will receive a notification after decisions have been made. Applicants that were not selected will receive a letter and are encouraged to apply again the following calendar year.
Are there organizations that would not qualify for a grant?
Typically organizations affiliated with endowments, the arts, churches and religious organizations, fraternities or sororities and memorial contributions are excluded from funding.