Community Support
Cummins Foundation Community Development Grants fund collaborative, employee-led nonprofit projects addressing critical needs and fostering sustainable impact in communities where Cummins operates.
Funder: Cummins Inc.
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Community Development Grants full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual grantmaking ~$40M total; individual awards vary widely (from ~$5,000 to $1M+); multi-year and one-time grants possible.
Summary: Supports nonprofit partners globally for employee-led community projects addressing critical local needs and fostering positive impact.
Key Information: Unsolicited applications are not accepted; only qualifying charitable organizations may apply.
Description
The Cummins Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cummins Inc., provides Community Development Grants (CDGs) to nonprofit partners worldwide. These grants are designed to support projects developed in collaboration with Cummins employees and Corporate Responsibility leaders, with a focus on deepening employee engagement, building nonprofit capacity, and addressing significant community needs. The Foundation prioritizes projects in communities where Cummins employees live and work, aiming for meaningful, sustainable impact. Grants are only available to qualifying, non-discriminatory charitable organizations, and the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
