AE Foundation Community Grants

The AE Foundation Community Grants aim to support US and Canadian non-profit organizations focused on enhancing the mental health and well-being of young people. By funding local programs, the AE Foundation empowers teens and young adults to embrace authenticity and build a brighter future. Eligible organizations must be certified 501(c)3 non-profits or registered charities, and grant funding should be utilized within 365 days of receipt. This initiative reinforces the importance of mental health in today's society.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products. AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites.
American Eagle and Aerie merchandise can be found in approximately 30 countries, available at more than 300 internationally licensed locations. It All Started In 1977 with a vision to be a retailer that was accessible and welcoming to all – affordable, diverse and with merchandise made to last. By 2021 AEO surpasses $5 billion in revenue.
By supporting national philanthropic organizations and issuing grants to local non-profit programs, the AE Foundation is investing in making the world a more positive place for this generation and generations to come.
The AE Foundation is opening up applications for US-based and Canadian-based non-profit organizations to apply for an AE Foundation Community Grant to support their work in their local communities. Now more than ever, it’s important to focus on the mental health and well-being of young people. The AE Foundation strives to fund local programs which support teens and young adults, and the application should center around a program or project that directly supports this population’s mental health and well-being to empower authenticity and a better future for all.
If awarded, the organization should be prepared to spend the grant funding within the next 365 days. Organizations can apply and receive funding once per year.

Eligibility

Organizations that are certified 501(c)3 nonprofits in the United States or are registered charities in Canada are eligible to apply. The application must show that funding will be used to support programming or goals that positively impacts the mental health and well-being of teens and/or young adults to empower authenticity and a better future for all.

Ineligibility

Individuals, corporations and other entities will not be accepted.