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Union Pacific Foundation Community Ties Giving Program: Local Grants

Sponsor
Union Pacific Foundation
Deadlines
Apr 30, 2026
Contact
Purpose

The Union Pacific Foundation Local Grants Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for direct services and capacity building efforts to help the economic and community well-being of communities served by Union Pacific. Grants aim to support programs and organizations serving populations within a local context. Rural communities have been awarded funding in the past.

Focus areas include:

  • Safety
  • Workforce development
  • Community vitality
  • Environmental sustainability
Eligibility

Eligible applicants are 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organizations that are designated as 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) and that are located in and provide services that primarily benefit a community served by Union Pacific.

Geographic coverage
Communities in 23 states served by Union Pacific
Amount of funding

Awards typically range from $5,000 - $30,000, for a one-year project period.

Application process

Links to additional guidance and the online application are available on the program website.

Tagged as
Community and economic development · Employment and unemployment · Environmental health · Housing and homelessness · Infrastructure · Injuries · Self-sufficiency · Tribal communities · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Idaho · Illinois · Iowa · Kansas · Louisiana · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Oregon · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming



For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes or monitor application status.