Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program - Local Grants
Union Pacific's Community Ties Giving Program funds nonprofit projects that enhance safety, workforce skills, community vitality, and environmental sustainability in communities along its rail network.
Funder: Union Pacific
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$30,000 (one year); approx. $5 million distributed annually
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects in safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability within Union Pacific communities.
Description
The Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program - Local Grants provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that align with Union Pacific’s core priorities: Safety, Workforce Development, Community Vitality, and Environmental Sustainability. The program is designed to foster authentic and lasting improvements in the economic and social wellbeing of communities served by Union Pacific’s rail network. Funding supports a variety of initiatives, including safety education, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, community revitalization, basic needs, youth development, and environmental stewardship.
