CSX Charitable Investments- Community Service Grants
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “The application process is open year-round, with responses expected within 30–45 days.”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- It qualifies as a state, county or municipal government entity, including law enforcement and fire rescue departments, and seeks funding to serve the needs of the community at large.
- It qualifies as a pre-K–12 school, charter school, community/junior college, or college/university.
Required status
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The following:Telephone/mail solicitations (U.S. mail
- Not eligible: Email)Organizations outside of CSX’s service network
- Not eligible: Religious organizations not registered with the IRSOrganizations that discriminate (based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation)Political candidates or lobbying organizations.
- Not eligible: Limited constituency organizations/clubsIndividuals, conferences, travelAnti-business groups or controversial organizations
Overview
CSX Charitable Investments offers Community Service Grants to organizations that significantly impact their communities. These grants aim to support entities with tax-exempt status, government agencies, or educational institutions. The application process is open year-round, with responses expected within 30–45 days. The foundation prioritizes projects that serve military families and first responders, reflecting CSX's commitment to community service and support for local needs.
CSX Community Service Grants
CSX Community Service Grants assist organizations that make a strong, quantifiable impact on their greater communities. The online application for Community Service Grants is open 12 months a year. Every effort will be made to respond to applications within 30–45 days.
Eligibility
To apply for a Community Service grant, an organization must qualify under one of the following charitable criteria: It qualifies by possessing tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as listed in the IRS Master File of organizations conducting activities in the United States.It qualifies as a state, county or municipal government entity, including law enforcement and fire rescue departments, and seeks funding to serve the needs of the community at large.It qualifies as a pre-K–12 school, charter school, community/junior college, or college/university.
Ineligibility
CSX grants do not support the following:Telephone/mail solicitations (U.S. mail and email)Organizations outside of CSX’s service networkReligious organizations not registered with the IRSOrganizations that discriminate (based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation)Political candidates or lobbying organizationsLimited constituency organizations/clubsIndividuals, conferences, travelAnti-business groups or controversial organizations
What CSX Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 607
- Total given
- $13.65M
- Median grant
- $400
- Range
- $8–$4.21M
- By dollars: Florida 46%, California 31%, Maryland 7%. Top recipient cities: Jacksonville, FL; Washington, DC; New York City, NY.
Example grants
Blue Star Families · Encinitas, CA
$4.21M
University of Florida Foundation Inc · Gainesville, FL
$2M
Museum of Science & History (Mosh) of Jacksonville Inc · Jacksonville, FL
$1.5M
National Law Enforcement and New York NY · Jacksonville, FL
$1.16M
B&O Railroad Museum · Baltimore, MD
$1M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Veterans
- First responders
- Nonprofits
- Community services
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