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[Raytheon (RTX)](https://www.rtx.com/)

Rolling (Biannual review cycles; employee-initiated applications accepted year-round)

Up to $5,000 per grant; typical awards are $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 based on number of RTX employee volunteers involved.

Provides financial support to eligible nonprofits where RTX employees volunteer, encouraging local engagement and community impact.

Only RTX employees can apply; nonprofits cannot self-nominate.

--- ## Description The RTX Volunteer Grant Program is part of RTX’s Connect Up social impact initiative, designed to encourage and reward employee volunteerism by providing financial grants to eligible nonprofit organizations where RTX employees actively volunteer. Through this program, nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 per grant, with the award amount determined by the number of RTX employee volunteers committed to the organization. The program aims to foster long-term relationships between employees and local nonprofits, supporting causes that align with RTX’s focus areas of Lifelong Learning, Honoring Service, and Community Resilience. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Volunteer grants are awarded biannually (twice per year). - Nonprofits typically receive funding 30–60 days after the conclusion of each grant cycle. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are available in three tiers: - $1,000 (minimum of 5 RTX employee volunteers) - $2,500 (minimum of 10 RTX employee volunteers) - $5,000 (minimum of 15 RTX employee volunteers) - Exceptions to volunteer minimums may be made for sites with fewer than 50 employees. - Funding is provided directly to the nonprofit after employee application and selection. - The process is competitive; not all applications are funded. --- ## Eligibility - Only nonprofit organizations (e.g., 501(c)(3) or international equivalents) are eligible. - An RTX employee must apply on behalf of the nonprofit; nonprofits cannot apply directly. - The nonprofit must not be a current recipient of an RTX Standard Grant. - Organizations must align with RTX’s giving focus areas (Lifelong Learning, Honoring Service, Community Resilience) and have an existing or potential relationship with RTX employee volunteers. - General RTX charitable giving guidelines apply (e.g., no funding for individuals, political organizations, or discriminatory practices). --- ## Application Process - RTX employees submit internal applications nominating a nonprofit for a volunteer grant. - Selection is competitive and coordinated through RTX’s Site Community Engagement Committees. - The nonprofit receives notification and funding if selected; no action is required from the nonprofit to apply. - After selection, the employee and nonprofit coordinate volunteer activities to meet the required number of volunteers within the grant period. - For detailed eligibility, application steps, and required documentation, refer to the [Charitable Giving Guidelines (PDF)](https://prd-sc102-cdn.rtx.com/-/media/rtx/c/charitable-giving-guidelines.pdf?rev=210998af4f9843e4822936ba7d7f65ad&rid=56c45a5d1c97408aa54725b4ecea641c&hash=DC4048B32A701B1752DCDBD8C4A4219A) and [Volunteer Grant Program Nonprofit Guide (PDF)](https://prd-sc102-cdn.rtx.com/-/media/rtx/v/volunteer-grant-one-pager.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended to build lasting relationships between RTX employees and nonprofits. - Volunteer activities may include group events or individual volunteering and must be completed within the grant period. - Nonprofits are encouraged to connect with RTX employees to be considered for nomination. - Organizations receiving a Standard Grant from RTX are not eligible for Volunteer Grants in the same year. --- ## External Links - [RTX Corporate Citizenship (Connect Up)](https://www.rtx.com/our-responsibility/corporate-citizenship) - [Charitable Giving Guidelines (PDF)](https://prd-sc102-cdn.rtx.com/-/media/rtx/c/charitable-giving-guidelines.pdf?rev=210998af4f9843e4822936ba7d7f65ad&rid=56c45a5d1c97408aa54725b4ecea641c&hash=DC4048B32A701B1752DCDBD8C4A4219A) - [Volunteer Grant Program Nonprofit Guide (PDF)](https://prd-sc102-cdn.rtx.com/-/media/rtx/v/volunteer-grant-one-pager.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | General RTX inquiries | [RTX Contact Page](https://www.rtx.com/contacts) | | Program questions | Email: [Connect_Up@rtx.com](mailto:Connect_Up@rtx.com) | | Employee application issues | RTX internal HR/CSR channels (employees only) |79:T738,## Grant Eligibility Requirements > **Note:** This is a corporate volunteer grant program, not a traditional research grant. Applications must be submitted by RTX employees on behalf of nonprofits — nonprofits and individual researchers cannot apply directly. --- ### Organization Type - Only nonprofit organizations are eligible — specifically, permanent, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or their international equivalents. - Only organizations may receive funding — individuals, private foundations, and families are not eligible recipients. - The following organization types are explicitly excluded: private foundations; social, labor union, alumni, or trade associations; fraternal or political organizations; organizations serving a limited constituency; and faith-based organizations applying for religious purposes. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - Organizations currently receiving an RTX Standard Grant are not eligible to also receive a Volunteer Grant in the same grant cycle. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - **This grant is nomination/employee-initiated only.** Only RTX employees may submit applications; nonprofits cannot apply directly or self-nominate. - The nonprofit's programs must align with at least one of RTX's focus areas: Lifelong Learning, Honoring Service, or Community Resilience. - The nonprofit must be registered with Benevity Causes Portal (RTX's charitable giving management vendor). - Organizations that have previously received $50,000+ USD in RTX funding must have their impact verified through Impact Genome. - Organizations must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. - The nonprofit must be able to provide financial statements from the previous year.7a:T9a4,Funder: Raytheon (RTX) Due Dates: Rolling (Biannual review cycles; employee-initiated applications accepted year-round) Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; typical awards are $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 based on number of RTX employee volunteers involved. Summary: Provides financial support to eligible nonprofits where RTX employees volunteer, encouraging local engagement and community impact. Key Information: Only RTX employees can apply; nonprofits cannot self-nominate. --- ## Description The RTX Volunteer Grant Program is part of RTX’s Connect Up social impact initiative, designed to encourage and reward employee volunteerism by providing financial grants to eligible nonprofit organizations where RTX employees actively volunteer. Through this program, nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 per grant, with the award amount determined by the number of RTX employee volunteers committed to the organization. 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