Safety First Grant
Forecasted
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Safety First Grant funds research and projects that improve community safety and emergency response near its rail lines.
Funder: Norfolk Southern Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (full application deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000–$15,000; most grants are $2,500–$10,000; one grant per organization per year.
Summary: Supports projects and programs that enhance community safety within Norfolk Southern’s 22-state rail network, with a focus on first responders and organizations promoting safe behavior.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and may change.
Description
The Safety First Grant Program, offered by Norfolk Southern Corporation, aims to promote community safety and resilience across its 22-state rail network. The program supports tax-exempt nonprofits and government entities that provide direct safety services or operate initiatives encouraging safe behavior, with priority given to first responders and organizations closest to Norfolk Southern rail lines. Projects funded may include accident prevention, emergency response readiness, disaster relief, and mitigation of criminal activity. The grant is part of Norfolk Southern’s broader commitment to sustainable, thriving, and secure communities.
