Just Born Corporate Giving Grant Program

The Just Born Corporate Giving Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of children and families in need by supporting initiatives in arts, education, health, and community development. The program focuses on opportunities that benefit underserved populations, emphasizing diverse leadership and community engagement. Grants prioritize projects that promote cultural enrichment, educational access, and essential health services, ultimately fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for all. Through strategic partnerships, Just Born Quality Confections is committed to making a meaningful impact in its local communities.

Just Born Quality Confections strives to bring sweetness to the communities where we live and work. Our corporate granting program allows us to be a catalyst for change by bringing smiles to our community, nurturing kids, helping families in need, and being a collaborative partner.
When applying for our grants, please know, particular interest will be paid to programs that specifically help underprivileged, underserved, and underrepresented children and families.
As part of our commitment to DEI, we will provide at least 15% of our funds to non-profits with diverse leadership reflecting the communities they serve.
The health and well-being of children and their families is the primary focus of Just Born’s corporate giving program. We make grants in these areas:
They are also a fundamental component of a healthy community. Programs supported by our Arts and Culture grants should increase access to the arts, preserve history, and help enhance the overall cultural climate in our community.
Programs supported by our Arts and Culture grants include, but are not limited to:

• Music and art educationImproving access to the artsParticipation in visual, theatrical and musical artsConservation of arts and cultureArt therapy

Just Born Quality Confections is dedicated to supporting organizations that provide or supplement a high-quality education.
Programs supported by our Education grants include, but are not limited to:
Early Childhood EducationSchool ReadinessEarly Diagnosis of Learning DisabilitiesLiteracy Initiatives – Especially those aimed at reading by a 3rd grade levelSTEM/STEAM InitiativesSummer Learning OpportunitiesCollege Preparatory ProgramsCareer Readiness ProgramsPrograms that improve & increase academic achievement, school attendance, and positive social behaviorInclusion programs
Health and Human Services – Just Born Quality Confections supports programs that strive to meet the basic needs of our vulnerable and/or underserved populations. These programs should promote character building, encourage mental and physical health, create safe neighborhoods, improve food access, improve access to shelter/housing, and promote equitable opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged children and families.
Programs supported by our Health and Human Service grants include, but are not limited to:

• Nutrition and Food Access:

Programs that increase access to sufficient and nutritious foodMeal service programs that ensure homebound people have access to nutritious foodProjects that increase cold storage and handling or that make other modifications necessary to serve more people
Health Care Needs:
Providing medical care to unhoused populationsNurse Family Partnership programsHealth Education ProgramsMobile Healthcare ProgramsMindfulness and Mental Health InitiativesPediatric Therapy Programs – (e.g.: Equine and Developmental therapy…)Programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesPrograms enabling older adults to remain independent
Trauma, Abuse, and Safety:
Programs that support trauma informed practicesPrograms that reduce the long-term traumatic effects of abuse and exposure to community violence.Domestic violence programs that provide safe shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and other support services.Shelter for those fleeing physical, mental, economic, and sexual abuse.Prevention and treatment programs that strive to reduce, and alleviate the effects of, sexual and physical abuse and human traffickingDrug education and prevention programs
Community Building and Development – Just Born Quality Confections believes that behind every successful business is a strong community. Programs supported by Community Building grants should invest in people by increasing skills, knowledge, abilities or well-being, and strengthen community resources.
Programs supported by our Community Building grants include, but are not limited to:

• Housing:

Stable affordable housing for individuals, children, and familiesEmergency ShelterRapid Re-housing programs that include case management, limited financial assistance, job services, and career developmentHousing for veterans, young adults with developmental disabilities, those escaping domestic violence, and other vulnerable populationsServices that allow young adults with disabilities and seniors to live independently at home
Workforce Development:
Job-training programs that collaborate with local businesses to educate students on high-priority occupations and career pathways. Particular interest will be placed on programs supporting workforce development in the field of manufacturing.Life-skills and job-readiness trainingHard and soft-skills trainingPaid internship opportunitiesOpportunities for young adults with disabilities who are transitioning from a school environment into the workplacePrograms to reduce recidivism and encourage job readiness
Financial Literacy and Economic Stability:

• Financial coaching programs to help participants decrease debt, increase savings, and set long-term financial goals.

Environmental, Conservation, and Sustainability – Just Born Quality Confections invests in initiatives that foster sustainable communities. This includes projects that protect threatened ecosystems, preserve the health of our planet, and promote environmental education.
Programs supported by our Environmental, Conservation & Sustainability grants include, but are not limited to:
Programs to protect and restore our waterways and preserve landOpportunities for children to participate in nature-based programmingEnvironmental education initiativesWaste reduction and recycling programs

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must have a charitable, not-for-profit IRS designation.Geographic Locations Eligible for Just Born Quality Confections Grants:Northampton County, PALehigh County, PA10 Mile Radius of Goldenberg’s® Peanut Chews® Plant in the State of Pennsylvania

Ineligibility

As a general rule, Just Born Quality Confections is unable to provide grants to the following:Community events or festivalsFraternal, athletic, and social clubs or programsContributions directly to individualsAnimal SheltersChurches or Religious Programs