Lubrizol Foundation Grants

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. 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.

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
In 1952, Lubrizol established The Lubrizol Foundation, which is dedicated to providing financial support to nonprofit organizations and charities within our local communities.
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.
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

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