How much funding does WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund Grant provide?

WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund Grant provides Up to US $200,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund Grant

WD-40 Company

Foundation Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to US $200,000

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.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
A 501(c)(3) public charity may serve as a fiscal sponsor for another applicant to administer the grant and provide regular financial reporting to San Diego Foundation.

Other requirements

Grant Criteria & Eligibility.
Serves communities in Southern California, Southern Florida, or New Jersey.
Proven track record in community preparedness for, and recovery from, water-related emergencies and disasters.
Demonstrated alignment with U.N.

Overview

About WD-40 Company
It took them 40 attempts to get their water displacing formula to work, but on the 40th attempt, they got it right in a big way and WD-40® Multi-Use Product was born. WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula.
Giving Back Through the WD-40 Company Memory Making Fund
For more than 40 years, WD-40 Company has supported communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations and programs. Our Memory Making Fund, managed by the employee-led Community Involvement Committee, reflects our social mission and commitment to meaningful impact.
We practice transformational philanthropy—a systemic, collaborative approach to grantmaking focused on long-term change.
Introduction – Let’s build a better future together
501(c)(3) charitable organizations that work in the disaster preparedness space in the U.S. are invited to apply for a Water-Related Disaster Preparation Grant. WD-40 Company and its Memory Making Fund are interested in helping communities prone to hurricanes, heavy rainfall, and flooding to prepare for – and recover from – these events, protecting equipment, machinery, tools, and other valuables and reduce the economic impact of these events.
About Our Priority of Preparation
When essential infrastructure and equipment is properly prepared and maintained before a water-related disaster strikes, businesses and consumers benefit. We seek to partner with organizations that have a demonstrated track record with disaster preparedness. We are eager to share our expertise in preventing rust and corrosion caused by water, along with offering tips, tools, product donations, and education on water-related preparedness.

Eligibility

Grant Criteria & EligibilityEach proposal must be led by a nonprofit that meets the following criteria:501(c)(3) public charity status, which is in good standingServes communities in Southern California, Southern Florida, or New Jersey.A 501(c)(3) public charity may serve as a fiscal sponsor for another applicant to administer the grant and provide regular financial reporting to San Diego Foundation.Proven track record in community preparedness for, and recovery from, water-related emergencies and disasters.Demonstrated alignment with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 11, Target 11.5. Holds a Candid GuideStar Gold or Platinum Seal of Transparency.