General Motors reviews applications on an ongoing basis and requires all requests be submitted at least three months in advance of any program deadline or start date to ensure we have appropriate time to perform due diligence.

Social Impact Pillars:

• STEM Education

-Increase STEM literacy with a focus on foundational reading, math and science skills 

-Increase equitable access to STEM resources and professional development that accelerate classroom success 

-Increase individuals participating and succeeding in career and technical education

• Transportation

-Increase awareness and/or access to current and future transportation solutions 

-Increase grid resilience and charging infrastructure availability 

-Increase safe practices in and around vehicles and reduce risky road behaviors

Grant applications are evaluated for social impact alignment and to ensure they will successfully: 

• Align with GM’s strategic business objectives 

• Measure impact through defined measurable key objectives 

• Demonstrate innovative approaches to address a defined social issue 

• Create opportunity and expand access for underrepresented, diverse populations

• Advance GM’s core value of serving and improving communities

Additionally: 

• No multi-year commitments will be considered 

• Requested funds may not be used retroactively 

• Organizations that have previously received grant funding will not be reconsidered until all previous reporting requirements have been met

Geography

GM prioritizes grant funding in communities near GM facilities.

General Motors accepts applications from January through September. If your program aligns with our focus areas shown, consider submitting an application for funding.

The application process begins with an Eligibility Quiz. If deemed eligible, the next step requires the submission of an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which is accepted on a rolling basis.