Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

  • School Booster Clubs/School Events
  • Education Enrichment Programs for students in grades K-12

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Small grants that enrich the communities: Youth Sports/Clubs
  • Community Events/Festivals (not fundraisers)
  • Community Theater/Chorus/Dance
  • Conservation Organizations

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Political organizations
  • Not eligible: We do not accept applications from or for the following: Individuals; Hospitals; Political Organizations/Campaigns/Candidates; Religious Organizations that only serve the faith-community; Fundraising Sponsorships; Organizations that are not IRS designated 501c3 or an accredited, non-profit…

Overview

The Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program, supported by The Amcor Cares Foundation, aims to enhance community welfare through funding for various initiatives. Eligible organizations include 501c3 designated nonprofits and accredited educational institutions. The program supports youth sports, educational enrichment, and community events, while it does not accept applications from individuals or political organizations.

Giving back since 1959
Amcor Cares (formerly the Bemis Company Foundation) was founded as our principal tool in the United States to serve our Amcor Flexibles communities. From volunteer work to monetary donations and community support, Amcor Cares donates several million per year to charitable organizations.
Through our partnership with Project Lead the Way, we strive to encourage greater student interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) learning and degree programs

Eligibility

Organizations must be 501c3 IRS designated, or an accredited, non-profit educational institution. Small grants that enrich the communities: Youth Sports/Clubs

Ineligibility

We do not accept applications from or for the following: Individuals; Hospitals; Political Organizations/Campaigns/Candidates; Religious Organizations that only serve the faith-community; Fundraising Sponsorships; Organizations that are not IRS designated 501c3 or an accredited, non-profit educational institution.

What Bemis Company Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$1.92M
Median grant
$1.92M
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Oshkosh, WI.

Example grants

  • See Attachment · Oshkosh, WI

    See attachment

    $1.92M

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth sports
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Animal rescue
  • Community services
  • Small grants

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