Standard Grants
Raytheon's Standard Grants fund nonprofit projects in STEM education, workforce development, veteran support, and community resilience as part of the RTX Connect Up initiative.
Funder: Raytheon
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (open window begins) | July 31, 2026 (open window closes) | October 20, 2026 (preapproved partners deadline)
Funding Amounts: Large, strategic grants; specific award size not disclosed but part of RTX’s $500 million Connect Up initiative.
Summary: Provides significant funding to nonprofits advancing STEM learning, veteran support, or community resilience, with applications coordinated through RTX employees.
Key Information: Application requires RTX employee sponsorship; invite-only except during annual open window for new partners.
Description
Raytheon's Standard Grants, administered under the RTX Connect Up initiative, are designed to provide substantial, strategic support to nonprofit organizations worldwide. The grants focus on three main areas: Lifelong Learning (especially STEM and workforce development), Honoring Service (veterans, military families, and their children), and Community Resilience (food security, infrastructure, disaster relief, and conservation). Standard Grants are typically awarded by invitation, but new nonprofit partners may apply during a designated annual open window. All applications must be coordinated through an RTX employee sponsor, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement and internal advocacy.
