Sensata Foundation Grant

Sensata Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: November 01, 2025

Summary

The Sensata Foundation, established in 2017, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting community development and STEM education across the U.S. With a focus on improving access to STEM resources and empowering youth, the Foundation partners with nonprofits to address food insecurity, homelessness, and environmental sustainability. By fostering community partnerships and providing financial support, Sensata Foundation aims to inspire future leaders and enhance the quality of life for all, particularly in underserved areas.

Overview

Who We Are Established in 2017 as Sensata Technologies' U.S.-based philanthropic arm, Sensata Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that directly supports qualifying charitable entities. The Foundation builds on Sensata's history of working to strengthen local communities and offers programs that advance the Company's sustainability priorities including community development and STEM education. Our Approach The Foundation’s philanthropic programs build community partnerships, raise funds, and distribute grants and contributions to provide support to nonprofits across the U.S. The Sensata Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by Foundation Officers who provide regular updates to Sensata’s Executive Leadership Team. Funding is sourced from Company and employee donations. STEM Education We believe that everyone, regardless of background, should have the chance to explore and thrive in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In an effort to support the next generation of engineers, the Foundation is focused on funding nonprofits that provide STEM education opportunities for youth in grades K-12. Key focus areas include: Improving Access: Programs and initiatives that ensure all individuals have access to STEM-specific resources, services, and programs.Empowering Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Programs that equip students with tools and resources to think creatively and independently to effectively address challenges or problems.Furthering Education & Career Opportunities to Inspire Future Leaders: Programs that provide additional learning avenues (i.e. mentorships) that prepare students to further their educational growth in STEM-related fields. Community Support The Foundation supports a variety of nonprofits and their programs to ensure that prevailing needs are addressed within local communities. Key focus areas include: Food Insecurity: Food banks and distribution centers.Homeless Services and Shelters: Providing support, resources, and accommodations to individuals experiencing homelessness with transition assistance to a more stable living environment.Social and Economic Mobility: Giving members of the community an opportunity to build personal stability in order to experience better quality of life.Environment: Programs that support the environment by helping build clean and green outdoor spaces that community members can enjoy.

Eligibility

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Application Details

2025
Sensata Technologies Foundation
Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in the Sensata Technologies Foundation’s 2025 Grant Program. The
Sensata Foundation receives many requests each year and prioritizes support for programs and
projects that have measurable outcomes and align with the Sensata Foundation's funding
priorities - STEM Education and Community.
The Sensata Foundation invites registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that align with its focus areas to
apply. Sensata Foundation grants fund specific programs/projects rather than general operating support and
non-profit agencies that serve local communities where Sensata employees live and work in the U.S. are
prioritized. Prior to filling out the grant application, all organizations must complete a brief eligibility survey.
STEM Education
We believe that everyone, regardless of background, should have the chance to explore and thrive in the fields
of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In an effort to support the next generation of
engineers, the Sensata Foundation is focused on funding non-profits that provide STEM education
opportunities for youth in grades K-12. Key focus areas include:
• Improving Access: Programs and initiatives that ensure all individuals have access to STEM-specific
resources, services and programs.
• Empowering Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Programs that equip students with tools
and resources to think creatively and independently to effectively address challenges or problems.
• Furthering Education & Career Opportunities to Inspire Future Leaders: Programs that provide
additional learning avenues (i.e., mentorships) that prepare students to further their educational growth
in STEM-related fields.
Community Support
The Sensata Foundation supports a variety of non-profits programs to ensure that prevailing needs are
addressed within local communities. Key focus areas include:
• Food Insecurity: Food banks and distribution centers.
• Homeless Services and Shelters: Providing support, resources, and accommodations to individuals
experiencing homelessness with transition assistance to a more stable living environment.
• Social and Economic Mobility: Giving members of the community an opportunity to build personal
stability in order to experience better quality of life.
• Environment: Programs that support the environment by helping build clean and green outdoor spaces
that community members can enjoy.
The 2025 Sensata Foundation grant application has a deadline of June 30, 2025.
Grant recipients will be announced no later than Wednesday, October 1, 2025 and grants will be distributed in
Q4 of 2025.
If you have any questions regarding your application, including confirming its submission, please email
us at foundation@sensata.com.

Eligibility Survey
To determine your eligibility, please complete the following survey. Your responses will help
determine if you meet the criteria for the Sensata Foundation's grant funding opportunities. In the
statements below, "This organization" refers to the applicant organization.
If you have any additional questions about the grant program, please contact
foundation@sensata.com. By completing this survey, you acknowledge that the information
provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Submission of this survey does not
guarantee grant funding and is subject to review and evaluation by our grant committee.
This organization is recognized as an active non-profit organization
under 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
This organization and/or service area is located where Sensata
Technologies has a facility or employee presence.
This organization has a non-discrimination policy that ensures it
does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion,
age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender
identity and/or expression, or disability.
The request for funding is related to STEM Education or Community
Support based on the criteria listed above.
The grant funding request is NOT for any of the following.
• Individuals
• Scholarships or tuition
• Loans
• Private foundations
• General operating support
• Programs outside the United States
• Direct support of churches or religious groups
• Political organizations, programs, and/or campaigns
• Fundraising Events (dinners, galas)
• Capital campaigns
• Endowments
• Corporate memberships or sponsorships
• Conferences or Seminars
• Health & Medical organizations and programs
• Programs focused on college-level students
The answers to the Eligibility Survey is accurate to the best of your
knowledge.
If any of your responses above were ‘Do not Agree,’ your application does not qualify
for grant funding from the Sensata Foundation. Please contact a member of the team at
foundation@sensata.com if you have further questions regarding the eligibility of your
organization and/or program.

Grant Application
Prior to completing the 2025 Sensata Foundation Grant Application, please ensure you’ve completed
the Eligibility Survey. Once complete, please send the final application to foundation@sensata.com.
Organization Information
Organization Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Website:
Tax ID (EIN):
Organization Contact Information
Contact Name for
Application:
Title:
Phone
Email Address: Number:
Contact Name for
Organization:
If different than above
Title:
Phone
Email Address: Number:
Qualifications
I certify that the organization represented on this application is an active
501(c)(3) organization in compliance with the IRS.
The organization represented on this application does NOT discriminate
based on race, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or
national origin.
This organization or service area is located in the U.S. where Sensata
Technologies has a facility or employee presence.
I have taken the above eligibility survey and believe the program/project
requesting funding qualifies for potential funding.

Organization Summary
Organization’s mission statement:
In a few short sentences, please describe the organization’s goals and objectives:

Program/Project Summary
Program/Project Name:
What Foundation priority is your
program/project more aligned to?
Amount Total Project
Requested: Budget:
Briefly describe how funds from a Sensata Foundation grant would be used.
Provide an estimated fund breakdown specifically related to the Sensata Foundation grant.
% of Total Grant
Requested
Staffing & Labor
Materials & Equipment
Event or Activity Related
Other (see below)
If other, please briefly
describe

Has this project/program been supported by a Sensata Foundation
grant in prior year(s)?
Project Timeline
Please provide a short list of key milestones that are relevant to the program/project.
Is this program/project dependent upon funding from additional sources?
If Yes, please briefly describe other funding resources.
Briefly describe how the program/project will be modified if the organization does not receive
the necessary funding?

Program/Project Goals & Objectives
Please list the top 1-2 qualitative benefits associated with the program/project.
Please list the top 1-2 quantitative benefits associated with the program/project.
In a few short sentences, please share how this program/project will impact your local
community.
What are the demographics and estimated number of people your program/project will serve?

Additional Information
If applicable, name of Sensata Employee(s) associated with the organization and their
role/connection (with your organization).
Are there additional opportunities to collaborate during the year?
Check all that apply. Hold down CTRL key to select more than one.
How did the organization learn about the Sensata Foundation grant program?
Check all that apply. Hold down CTRL key to select more than one.
Additional Comments/Information (optional):
Please send this completed application and any additional links or attachments to foundation@sensata.com

FOR SENSATA FOUNDATION USE ONLY
Has the agency ever received grant funding from the Sensata Foundation?
Funding History
Amount
Year Funded
2018 + 2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Total Grant Funding:
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