Steel Dynamics Foundation Grant

Steel Dynamics Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Steel Dynamics Foundation
Last Updated: October 07, 2025

Summary

The Steel Dynamics Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community quality of life and local economies by supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Priorities include higher education, economic development, and human services, particularly in communities where Steel Dynamics operates. Grants are awarded based on community impact, employee involvement, and organizational integrity. Applicants must demonstrate a strong ethical track record and effective community engagement to qualify for funding opportunities.

Overview

NOTE: The applicant needs to take the eligibility requirements questionnaire in order to request a grant application. Strengthening Our Communities The Steel Dynamics Foundation, Inc., awards grants to nonprofits in the local communities where our employees live and work. Our Primary Goal Enhancing the quality of life and improving local economies in the communities where our employees live and work. Our Top Priorities Higher Education:Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Finance and Business Economic & Community Development Human Services Post-secondary education and economic and community development We believe a better-educated workforce creates a stronger economy with higher living standards and more opportunities for everyone to benefit from it, including those less fortunate. Human Services Improving the quality of life and making our communities more attractive places to live and work. We consider applications for nonprofit organizations that have significant impact in our communities, serve a large population, meet the greatest needs and have the widest access. Management at your local facility will review your request and make a decision based on level of support by facility and employees. If local SDI facility has not been involved with your organization management may consider, at their discretion, to forward your request to the Foundation, to hold for consideration of a donation from their facility, or to decline the request.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Steel Dynamics Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations in our communities according to our priorities:Higher Education: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Finance and Business Economic & Community Development Human ServicesWho Can Apply:Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for funding.Support will first be considered in communities where Steel Dynamics, Inc. has a facility.Steel Dynamics, Inc. affiliated companies include: Steel Dynamics, OmniSource, New Millennium Building Systems, Steel of West Virginia and Vulcan Steel Products.Organizations referred by the local facility.The Steel Dynamics Foundation supports organizations with a proven track record of strong ethical business practices, including appropriate non-discrimination policies.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used for any of the following purposes:To individuals For endowments To a religious organization for a sectarian purpose To fund project, program, operating or capital campaign deficits For programs/projects normally supported by taxpayers For sponsorships, camperships (including camp-related programs or programming), special events, advertising or group trips