Support for youth programs that lead to career paths in science, technology, engineering and math with a preference for programs that serve traditionally under-resourced communities.
Learn more about Avnet’s commitment to STEM education.
Doing our part to make a difference in the world
The idea of community goes far beyond the cities and neighborhoods where Avnet operates. We think of a community as any group of people who share a desire to make a positive difference, wherever and whenever they can. Through Avnet Cares, our company’s philanthropic and volunteer program, our employees go beyond achieving business and financial goals. They make a positive impact around the world.
Our focus areas include STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Environment and Communities in Crisis. Learn more about Avnet’s commitment to STEM education.
Charitable giving in the Americas
Avnet’s community grant program offers small grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that are working to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Nonprofits can submit a grant via our online grant application at any time. Grants are reviewed quarterly with the following deadlines: June 10, September 10, December 10 and March 10. If you have any questions, please reach out to Avnet.Cares@Avnet.com.
Learn more about Avnet’s commitment to STEM education.
Application process
To apply for a grant, please read the information below and fill out this online application. Avnet accepts grants from eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and government-recognized charities.
- Avnet Cares is currently only funding organizations that serve or directly impact communities where Avnet companies have major operations: Phoenix, AZ; San Jose, CA; Richfield, OH; Gaffney, SC; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Cherry Hill, NJ; Orlando, FL; Guadalajara, Mexico; Toronto, Canada, or programs that impact a large geographic area that includes one or more of these areas.
- Grants should fit within one or more of our focus areas: STEM, Environment and Communities in Crisis. Please note that a very limited number of Communities in Crisis grants are funded.
- Quarterly deadlines are as follows: June 10, September 10, December 10 and March 10.
- Only nonprofit organizations that have been in existence for three years or longer are eligible.
- Due to Avnet’s long-standing sponsorship of AZ FIRST Robotics and a new rookie team each year, we are unable to support other individual robotics teams.
- Please review Avnet’s Giving Guidelines ahead of applying.
Learn more about Avnet Cares in the community:
- Avnet Cares helps kick-off "Read Your Way to the Ballpark"
- Avnet Cares funds program combining coding, science and sustainable farming
- Avnet supports employee volunteer and fundraising efforts
- Avnet empowers future STEM leaders through Mini Grant Program
- Global live showcase features Coolest Projects
- Avnet employees support global communities in times of crisis
- Avnet expands national STEM outreach through Little Free Library initiative