Aerie Real Foundation: Community Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Proposals are accepted for the Aerie Real Foundation™ Community Grants program on a rolling basis.”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- The Aerie Real Foundation is opening up applications for US and Canada-based non-profit organizations to apply for an Aerie Real Foundation™ Community Grant to support their work
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.ae.com/aerie-real-life/aerie-real-foundation/)._
- The proposal must show that funding will be used to support programming or goals related to one of the following
- Confidence, Inclusion, Sustainability
- Organizations can apply and receive funding once per year
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individuals, corporations and other entities not accepted
Overview
_NOTE: Proposals are accepted for the Aerie Real Foundation™ Community Grants program on a rolling basis._
Community Grant
The Aerie Real Foundation™ works to build confidence in young women, foster an inclusive community, and protect our planet to make the world a better place for all.
By donating to national philanthropic organizations, giving grants to community programs, and providing educational resources, the Aerie Real Foundation™ is investing in making the world a more positive place for this generation and generations to come.
The application should center around a program or project and should address one or more of the following pillars of the Foundation: Confidence, Inclusion, Sustainability.
- Building Confidence – It’s more important now than ever to build confidence and increase mental well-being in young women. The Aerie Real Foundation strives to fund local programs that increase confidence, self-esteem, and well-being in young women.
- The Aerie Real Foundation would like to fund programs which promote inclusive communities.
- The Aerie Real Foundation looks to fund local programs focused on protecting our planet.
Funding
Aerie wants to support your non-profit organization with up to $10,000 in an Aerie Real Community Grant.
If awarded, the organization should be prepared to spend the grant funding within the next 365 days.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
- The Aerie Real Foundation is opening up applications for US and Canada-based non-profit organizations to apply for an Aerie Real Foundation™ Community Grant to support their work.
- Organizations that are certified 501c3 nonprofits in the United States and Canada are eligible to apply.
- The proposal must show that funding will be used to support programming or goals related to one of the following:
- Confidence, Inclusion, Sustainability.
- Organizations can apply and receive funding once per year.
Ineligibility
- Individuals, corporations and other entities not accepted.
What American Eagle Outfitters Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 299
- Total given
- $2.43M
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $1,500–$100K
- By dollars: New York 27%, Pennsylvania 22%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Youth programs
- Mental health
- Environment
- Nonprofits
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