Lubrizol Foundation Grants

Lubrizol Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lubrizol Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000
Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Summary

The Lubrizol Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations that align with community investment priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on quality education, health, and sustainable communities. Established in 1952, the foundation emphasizes support for initiatives in Cleveland, Ohio, and Houston, Texas. Grant applications are evaluated based on alignment with Lubrizol's investment pillars, with a commitment to fostering social impact and community well-being through financial support.

Overview

NOTE: Grant submissions will be reviewed in three rounds. Submissions: October 17, 2025 - February 10, 2026, will be reviewed in MarchFebruary 11, 2026 - June 30, 2026, will be reviewed in JulyJuly 1, 2026 - October 15, 2026, will be reviewed early November The Lubrizol Foundation In 1952, Lubrizol established The Lubrizol Foundation, which is dedicated to providing financial support to nonprofit organizations and charities within our local communities. Through the Foundation, we continuously strive to make a meaningful impact and foster sustainable growth in the areas we call home. Grants will be prioritized for organizations whose missions align with Lubrizol’s community investment priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3, 4, 11, 13, 14, and 15. These priorities focus on quality education, reducing hunger to promote healthy lives, and creating sustainable communities. Lubrizol’s Corporate Community Engagement Priorities In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to organizations whose missions align with Lubrizol's Corporate Community Investment Pillars. At Lubrizol, we are committed to investing in education, championing sustainability initiatives, and enhancing the well-being of individuals in the communities where we live and work. Our investment pillars are strategically aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs): Quality Education – aligned with UN SDG 4Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-Being – aligned with UN SDG 2 and 3Protecting, preserving and enriching the natural environment – aligned with:UN SDG 11 – Creating Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesUN SDG 13 – Climate ChangeUN SDG 14 – Life under WaterUN SDG 15 – Life on Land

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All grant applicants must be:a currently qualified, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization under 501(C)(3) and listed as such in the current published list of the Internal Revenue Service;willing and able to fulfill the Foundation’s Reporting Requirements; located in and primarily serving the community where a Lubrizol facility is located, and in the United States; current with their compliance statement answers in NPOConnect.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not support:IndividualsPolitical organizationsReligious organizationsFundraising dinners, galas, parties or sports-related events (golf outings, runs or walks)Endowment building or debt reduction drivesAny organization or program that discriminates (in written policy or in practice) against any person or group on the basis of:AgePolitical affiliationRaceNational originEthnicityGenderGender identityDisabilitySexual orientationReligious belief