Discretionary Grants

If your grant does not meet our three focus areas, you may be considered from one of our very limited discretionary categories listed below. Please review and select the best option that meets your programs needs.

Arts and Culture

The following types of programs may be considered:

• Cultural
• Concerts
• Museums
• Art festivals
• Creative arts
• Orchestra
• Operas
• Zoos

Business Groups & Associations

The following types of programs may be considered:

• Public policy research
• Promotion of business and/or business expos
• Economics

Civic

The following types of programs may be considered:

• Voter Education
• Organizations focused on youth (not education)
• Leadership programs
• Community volunteer recognition
• Constitution education

Environment

• Improving Earth and Water

Health and Wellness

The following types of programs may be considered:Health-related causes/research:

• Foodbanks
• Homeless shelters
• Domestic Violence shelters
• Services for people with disabilities
• Childcare
• Summer camp
• Training for advocates for abused & neglected children
• CPR training

Other Education

The following types of programs are important for the community, but do not fit into the Service-Learning, Teacher Development, or Systemic Improvement categories:

• Mentoring
• After school programs
• Character education
• Scholarships
• Tutoring
• Career development
• Books
• Adult literacy

Other Safety

The following types of programs are important for the community, but do not fit into the Safe Neighbors categories.

• General safety conferences
• General financial conferences

Possible exceptions could include Chambers of Commerce (501c6) and Volunteer Fire Departments (501c4).

Questions

For more information or questions, please contact the appropriate State Farm office nearest you.