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.”

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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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

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