Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply once annually through an online application process.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Located within the United States may apply once annually through the Community Grant application process
  • Located within the United States and Puerto Rico may apply once annually through the Community Grant application process

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • All considered organizations must comply with our Non-Discrimination Policy:Organizations seeking financial support from Republic Services must certify that their programs and services are offered and provided to individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex,…

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Via email
  • Not eligible: Fax
  • Not eligible: Mail
  • Not eligible: In-person at our local offices
  • Not eligible: Corporate headquarters
  • Not eligible: IndividualsReligious
  • Not eligible: Labor
  • Not eligible: Political
  • Not eligible: Fraternal
  • Not eligible: Membership-based organizations
  • Not eligible: Government entities.
  • Not eligible: Schools.

Overview

The Republic Services Community Grant Program supports local nonprofit organizations focused on neighborhood revitalization, safety, disaster relief, and social services. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply once annually through an online application process. The program emphasizes a non-discrimination policy, ensuring services are provided without bias. However, funding is not available for individuals, government entities, schools, or religious organizations. This initiative reflects Republic Services' commitment to community engagement and support.

Republic Services proudly partners with many local nonprofit charitable organizations making a difference nationwide. Through our Community Grant program, we support local nonprofit organizations in the areas where our employees and customers live and work. This program allows for an open application process with a preference on addressing neighborhood revitalization, safety, disaster relief and social services.
Program Guidelines
In order to be considered for support, all interested organizations must start by completing an online application. We do not accept applications via email, fax, mail, or in-person at our local offices or Corporate headquarters. Should you have an employee referral, please specify the referral source in the online application. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization within our service areas located within the United States may apply once annually through the Community Grant application process.

Eligibility

Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization within our service areas located within the United States and Puerto Rico may apply once annually through the Community Grant application process.
All considered organizations must comply with our Non-Discrimination Policy:Organizations seeking financial support from Republic Services must certify that their programs and services are offered and provided to individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, veteran status, political affiliate, pregnancy, union membership, or other legally protected status, except as permitted by law.

Ineligibility

We do not fund:IndividualsReligious, labor, political, fraternal or membership-based organizations.Government entities.Schools. Advertising and mass mailings.Endowments, capital campaigns, or private foundations.

What Republic Services Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
26
Total given
$3.19M
Median grant
$125K
Range
$2,000–$250K
  • By dollars: Michigan 11%, Texas 9%, Arizona 9%. Top recipient cities: Detroit, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Seattle, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 85% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • A Wider Circle · Silver Spring, MD

    National neighborhood promise

    $250K

  • Barrow County Community Foundation · Winder, GA

    National neighborhood promise

    $250K

  • Food Lifeline · Seattle, WA

    National neighborhood promise

    $250K

  • Goodwill Foundation of Central & Southern Indiana · Indianapolis, IN

    National neighborhood promise

    $250K

  • Midnight Golf Program · Bingham Farms, MI

    National neighborhood promise

    $250K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Disaster relief
  • Social services

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