CSX Charitable Investments- Pride in Service Grants

CSX Charitable Investments offers the Pride in Service Grants to support organizations that honor and assist military members and first responders. Focus areas include safety, mental health, community bridging, workforce development, and addressing food insecurity. Eligible organizations include those with 501(c)(3) status, government entities, and educational institutions. Grants aim to uplift communities and recognize the contributions of those who serve, while ensuring alignment with specific charitable criteria.

We offer monetary and in-kind resources to nonprofit organizations advocating for the betterment of our nation’s military members or community first responders, and have additional resources available to support other community efforts.
Pride in Service grants are intended to serve those who serve, and will be available to organizations that honor and support national and local heroes – veterans, active military and first responders.
Grant submissions must fit into one of the following focus areas:

• Safety
• Mental, Social, and Emotional Health
• Bridging Community Divides
• Workforce Development
• Financial Assistance & Food Insecurity

Eligibility

To apply for a Pride in 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