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Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

MEAF National Grant

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Max Funding

Up to $100K

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Application Due Date

Nov 1, 2026

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Funder Details:

Funder Type:

Corporate

Funding Frequency:

Annual Grant

Use of Funds:

Programs/Projects

Funding Duration:

One-Year Grant, Multi-Year Grant

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Application Type

Pre-Application Quiz

Eligibility:

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations

Program Areas:

Youth, Veterans, Children, Disabilities, Leadership, Job Training

Locations:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC, Puerto Rico

About The Grant

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation supports innovative projects that help youth with disabilities develop the leadership and employment skills they need to succeed. MEAF will also consider projects to create tools that help break down barriers to employment and increase job opportunities for young people with disabilities entering the workforce, including returning veterans with disabilities.


MEAF supports projects from 501c3 organizations that:


  • Develop youth leadership & employment skills, and/or create tools for employers that help break down barriers and increase employment opportunities for youth and veterans with disabilities


  • Present an innovative approach that leads to measurable employment outcomes for youth with disabilities


  • Are national in scope, or model projects that have a definite plan for national dissemination and replication


  • Support U.S. youth with disabilities as the main beneficiary, or young veterans with disabilities transitioning to civilian life


  • Promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities, and promote inclusive, competitive employment practices


  • Have a well-defined evaluation, dissemination, and replication plan



How does MEAF define youth?

MEAF defines youth from birth through college-aged (about 26)


What is the average grant size?

Grants typically range from $10K to $100K/year, for one to two years.


MEAF accepts proposals between July 15 through November 1 every year for projects starting on or after April 1.

Requirements

  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.

Grantor Information:

Name:

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Type:

Corporate

Contact:

Not provided

More Info: 

Restrictions:

Not Specified

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