Company Grants
State Farm® is committed to meeting the needs of our communities by focusing our giving in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development), and Education Excellence (education).
Eligible organizations
State Farm makes charitable contributions to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Canadian charitable organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities.
State Farm does not fund:
- Individuals seeking personal help or scholarships
- Religious programs
- Politically partisan programs
- Organizations outside the U.S. and Canada
How to request a grant
Grant requests for local initiatives are considered by State Farm Operation Centers. Each office determines the types of grants (outlined below) it will fund, based on available funding. One proposal per organization per year will be considered if it meets the guidelines outlined. (This should include all of an organization's needs for a 12-month period.) All grant requests must be submitted online. Please select the appropriate program in the giving categories described below to fill out an application.
State Farm values the importance of keeping our neighbors safe. Our funding is directed toward:
Auto and Roadway Safety
- Improving driver, vehicle, and roadway safety
Home Safety and Fire Prevention
- Shielding homes from fires, criminals, and natural disasters
National Disaster Preparedness
- Supporting disaster preparedness programs
Natural Disaster Recovery
- Supporting natural disaster recovery services
Personal Financial Safety
- Enhancing personal financial security
Communities are the foundation and lifeblood of society. The condition of available housing and services greatly affects the quality of life for residents and the stability of the community. State Farm is committed to helping maintain the vibrancy and culture of neighborhoods in various communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. We demonstrate this commitment by supporting nonprofit organizations' programs that:
Affordable Housing
1st Time Homeowners
- Promote first-time homeownership
- Eliminate barriers to homeownership
- Educate homebuyers about insurance, loss mitigation, and home ownership
Community Revitalization
- Foster sustainable communities
- Rehabilitate neighborhoods or communities
Economic Development
- Promoting small business ownership
- Creating job training program
Education Excellence (education)
The following types of grants for K-12 Public Schools will be considered:
Teacher Development
- Teacher excellence programs that improve teacher quality
Service Learning
- Service-Learning programs that integrate core classroom curriculum with service to the community
Systemic Improvement
- Programs that incorporate the Systemic Improvement criteria into education systems to improve overall effectiveness
*More information about State Farm's K-12 Service-Learning and Systemic Improvement initiatives is located in Education Excellence.
In addition to State Farm's other three focus areas, there is limited funding available to meet community-based needs. For additional information about available discretionary funding, visit our Discretionary Grants page.
Questions
For more information or questions, please contact the appropriate State Farm office nearest you.
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