STRATEGY
General Motors accepts and considers Letters of Inquiry (LOI) to support programs and
initiatives aligned to two Social Impact Pillars: STEM Education and Transportation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Grant funding is only available to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good
standing with the relevant state(s) and the Internal Revenue Service.
Grant applications are evaluated for social impact alignment and to ensure they will
successfully:
• Align with GM’s strategic business objectives
• Measure impact through defined measurable key objectives
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to address a defined social issue
• Create opportunity and expand access for underrepresented, diverse populations
• Advance GM’s core value of serving and improving communities
Additionally:
• No multi-year commitments will be considered
• Requested funds may not be used retroactively
• Organizations that have previously received grant funding will not be
reconsidered until all previous reporting requirements have been met
FUNDING RANGE
GM does not limit the request amount and evaluates each request on its own merit.
Grant size varies depending on the needs, program proposed by the organization and
available funding by GM.
GEOGRAPHY
GM prioritizes grant funding in communities near GM facilities.
TIMING
Please allow up to six weeks for the review process. If there is a need for additional
information, GM will contact the organization directly.
No Letters of Inquiry will be accepted after September 30, annually.
EXCLUSIONS
Funds are not available for the following projects, organizations, or purposes:
• Capital campaigns, endowments, or private buildings
• Faith-based organizations for religious purposes
• Government/tax-supported entities including schools
• Hospitals and medical-related facilities
• Individual requests, such as personal scholarships
• Vehicle donations or funds to purchase a vehicle
• Individual K-12 schools, school districts or school clubs/teams
• Athletic endeavors or scholarships designated for athletes
Other foundations for purposes of building endowment
• Political candidates, campaigns, or organizations
• Private clubs, fraternities, or sororities
• Robotics, sports, or race teams
• Organizations that do not share GM's values
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
age, marital status, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression
standing with the relevant state(s) and the Internal Revenue Service.