At Raytheon Technologies, we have the ability and the responsibility to use our unique capabilities and scale to make the world a better place…one connection at a time. We deliver on this through Connect Up – our corporate social responsibility initiative to drive transformative, generational impact. By connecting talented, purpose-driven people, we strive to lift up underserved communities, inspire the workforce of the next generation, and build a more equitable, prosperous world.

Raytheon Technologies has aligned our charitable giving around the following impact areas:

Lifelong Learning: We believe that safeguarding the future of aerospace and defense begins with nurturing the endless curiosity that leads to lifelong learning. By partnering with leading organizations that cultivate STEM skills, innovation, and diverse thinking, we are connecting with students to expand the scope of what’s possible and building a career-ready, diverse talent pipeline for the workforce of the future.  

Honoring Service: We connect with and support the men and women who keep us safe every day by investing in programs that help veterans identify career opportunities as they transition to the civilian workforce, keep military families connected, and inspire their children through STEM education to become the innovators of the future.  

Supporting Communities: We are committed to driving local community impact through strategic investments and partnerships that address environmental and social welfare issues (e.g. food insecurity) to create a more equitable and secure future generations. We seek to connect deeply with the communities where we live and work to provide the resources needed to help them thrive.

Focus outcomes:

STEM interest and identity 

• STEM interest 

• STEM identity and self-efficacy 

STEM skills and career development 

• STEM proficiency 

• STEM persistence 

• Career access and readiness 

• Develop technological skills 

• Strengthen innovation skills 

• College persistence and completion 

Workforce development 

• Job attainment 

• Improved job-specific skills 

• Access to trusted personal/ professional networks 

• Improved general employability and soft Skills 

Mental health and family support

• Regular access to food 

• Manage mental health 

• Improved mental well-being

Food security

• Regular access to food 

• Improved food distribution network

Community resilience 

• Disaster response 

• Development of community infrastructure 

• Conservation awareness and responsibility

RTX partners with nonprofit organizations globally who align with these pillars and  focus on STEM education, honor our service members and their families, and support our communities where we live and work. Our pillars are also focused on advancing underrepresented groups by making long-lasting community impacts for racially and ethnically marginalized communities.

Our application for unsolicited grants is open from June 1 through August 2, annually. Grant requests submitted unsolicited through this platform will be reviewed within 60 days of your submission.