Auto Club Group Foundation Grants

The Auto Club Group Foundation focuses on creating a positive impact through grants that enhance traffic safety, driver education, and financial literacy across 14 U.S. states and two territories. With a mission rooted in community service, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that align with its goals. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $15,000, addressing crucial areas such as traffic safety initiatives, financial literacy for K-12 students, and equitable access to driver education programs.

The mission of The Auto Club Group Foundation is to work on behalf of our members and the communities we serve to create lasting solutions, inspire learning and provide funding in the areas of traffic safety, driver education and financial literacy.
Today, The Auto Club Group Foundation continues to support those interests by investing in traffic safety, driver education and financial literacy initiatives. The Auto Club Group Foundation which is a private Foundation, represents 14 states and 2 U.S territories, and is an integral part of AAA's evolution and success.
How We Work
Our approach to grant funding comes from a very basic principle which is to have an understanding of the goals and objectives of local communities.
The Auto Club Group Foundation, which is a private foundation, is funded by our sponsoring organization, AAA – The Auto Club Group. We award grants to organizations and initiatives that enhance our mission in the areas of Traffic Safety, Driver Education and Financial Literacy throughout our 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories.
Traffic Safety
The Auto Club Group Foundation is dedicated to supporting traffic safety programs and initiatives that make our roadways safer for all users. The ACG Foundation strives to be responsive to emerging traffic safety issues by considering grant applications that are forward thinking and address new technology.
Financial Literacy
The Auto Club Group Foundation supports financial literacy programming in grades K – 12, empowering students with the tools they need to make sound financial decisions.
Driver Education
The Auto Club Group Foundation wants to ensure everyone has access to quality driver education by supporting scholarships and programming needs in underserved communities.

Eligibility

To be considered for a grant, applicants must provide services within our 14-state footprint.Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, WisconsinPuerto Rico, U.S. Virgin IslandsThe ACG Foundation awards grants to:Nonprofit organizations that have been recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS CodeNonprofit organizations under the fiscal sponsorship of an organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code Municipal government entities, such as cities, townships, and villages Law enforcement agenciesFire DepartmentOther First Responding Agencies K-12 School DistrictsColleges and UniversitiesGrants typically range from $5,000 - $15,000.Grants above that threshold can be awarded at the Foundation’s discretion.The Foundation will consider grant requests for passive speed enforcement equipment such as speed display signs.

Ineligibility

The ACG Foundation does not fund active speed enforcement equipment. (radar speed guns, license plate readers, traffic light cameras etc.) Grant funding does not support mock vehicle crash events, general operating expenses or event sponsorships.