Nonprofits: Apply for up to $50,000 in grants from Norfolk Southern

Applications are open through Sept. 1. The programs support organizations in the 22 states where we operate.

Who can apply? Tax-exempt nonprofits and government entities that align with the pillars of Norfolk Southern’s community impact program: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities.

• Safety First grants go up to $15,000, funding organizations that promote safe behavior.
• Thriving Communities grants go up to $50,000 for organizations that create vibrant communities and provide access to basic life necessities.

In 2024, Norfolk Southern provided over $6.3 million to more than 400 organizations across 250 cities where we operate. Highlights include:

Safety: Replacing the firefighting foam in Springfield, Illinois, for the fire department’s Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team.

Sustainability: Protecting land along the 25-mile lower Appomattox River corridor through invasive plant management by Friends of the Lower Appomattox River Inc. in Petersburg, Virginia.

Workforce Development: Funding skilled labor and job readiness training through the City Fields Workforce Development program in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Thriving Communities: Supporting Hope Atlanta in its mission to assist unhoused individuals or those at risk of losing stable housing through rapid rehousing, rental assistance, utility deposits, and comprehensive case management support.

Want to apply? Visit Corporate Giving | Norfolk Southern.