The Wabtec Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that drive meaningful impact in local communities where Wabtec operates. Prioritizing initiatives in education and environmental sustainability, the Foundation seeks to empower programs with measurable outcomes, volunteer engagement, and long-term value.

Funding Impact Areas: 

 

-Education

The Foundation supports programs that achieve a measurable increase, improvement in academic progress, or employment outcomes for individuals. Access to a quality education – particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math -- contributes to business growth and builds strong economies. 

We aim to invest in holistic programs that focus on:

• Literacy – Providing individuals with the foundational knowledge to flourish as fully participating members of society (all ages). 

• Improving Academic Outcomes – Ensuring individuals excel in and complete their K-12 academic programs (with a focus on community organizations offering afterschool and summer programs). 

• Financial Literacy – Providing the understanding of key financial systems to promote successful behaviors in the modern economy

• Workforce Readiness – Obtaining the skills and training needed to find and maintain quality employment. 

• Global entrepreneurship – Advancing women and minority organizations globally through training and increased access to resources, capital, and new markets. 

• Advocacy – Advocate for providing access to – and improving the quality of – education.

-Environment

The Foundation views environmental stewardship as a responsibility to manage our footprint and an opportunity to contribute solutions beyond our business to some of the world’s biggest challenges. We are committed to exploring new, environmentally conscious solutions that help consumers, businesses, and cities lessen their impact on the planet. 

Our areas of focus include: 

• Natural resource management – in economic growth and development. 

• Reducing pollution 

• Advocacy – Provide education about restoring natural infrastructure, as well as the enforcement of existing laws.

The Wabtec Foundation does accept applications from eligible nonprofits nationwide, including U.S. territories, but it strongly prefers to fund projects that benefit local communities where Wabtec has operations.