U.S. Community Grant Information

Education grants

Our primary giving focus is education. Intel has a strong interest in supporting K-12 and higher education, and community programs that deliver the kind of educational opportunities that all students will need to prepare themselves to succeed in the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports education through donations and grants¹ for programs that advance science, math, and technology education, particularly for women and underserved populations.

Environmental grants

Intel is also committed to the responsible use of natural resources, and funding for environmental programs will be considered. Within this broad category, Intel continues to give priority to programs with educational and technological components.

Community site grants

Intel will provide grants, donations, and philanthropic support to additional programs that improve the quality of life in its site communities. Each request will be evaluated on the basis of the services offered and the program's impact on the community, its focus on diversity and multiculturalism, its impact on the youth of our community, the cost-effectiveness of the program and its ability to be effectively measured and replicated, and the potential for Intel employee involvement.

Intel sites typically will not fund:

• Programs outside the site community (see a list of Intel site communities)
• Endowment or capital-improvement campaigns
• Unrestricted gifts to national or international organizations
• Sectarian or denominational religious organizations, such as churches, missionary groups or funds, whose activities primarily benefit members or adherents, unless funds are being sought for purposes that will benefit the broader community
• Foundations that are strictly grant-making bodies (IRS 509(a))
• Private schools
• Organizations that practice discrimination
• Sporting events or teams
• Health care organizations
• Arts organizations
• Special occasion goodwill advertising, including program books and yearbooks
• Scholarship awards in the name of another organization
• Fund-raising activities or events, raffles, or giveaways
• Funds for individuals
• Travel or tours
• School extra-curricular activities or clubs
• General operating expenses or debt-retirement for organizations

Please note that an approval of a one-year grant does not establish entitlement to contributions in the future, nor to a similar organization. Also, an approval of a grant in one Intel site does not establish entitlement to contributions to a similar organization at another Intel location.

Grants are only considered for non-profit organizations that have tax exemption status under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Exceptions include publicly funded academic institutions.

To apply for a grant in the U.S.

Complete the request online using the U.S. grant application process. For sites outside the United States, visit the international community grants page.

Applications are evaluated on a competitive basis each quarter. The review cycle for each Intel geography differs. Each application is reviewed at following review cycle after submission and the grant contact listed on the application is notified via email.

Note that grant applications will only be considered for programs in a geography where Intel has a presence.

All organizations receiving grants from Intel Corporation must have a W-9 form on file. If your organization receives a grant, you may be required to complete a W-9 form (DOC 28KB).

Intel will be happy to answer any questions you have relating to our guidelines and application procedure. Please e-mail us.

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