Republic Services: Community Grant Program
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Disaster relief
- Social services
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