Applications are now being accepted for the Just Born Quality Confections Grant.
Donor Name: Just Born Quality Confections
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lehigh County (PA), Northampton County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Just Born Quality Confections strives to bring sweetness to the communities where they live and work. The corporate granting program allows us to be a catalyst for change by bringing smiles to the community, nurturing kids, helping families in need, and being a collaborative partner.
The purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives and can only be fully realized by pledging to value all people, all races, all cultures, all religions, all love, all genders and all abilities, because Together They Are Better. As part of the commitment to DEI, they will provide at least 15% of the funds to non-profits with diverse leadership reflecting the communities they serve.
Focus Areas
- Education
- Providing academic opportunities for youth in the community helps to prepare them for a stable and productive future. Just Born Quality Confections is dedicated to supporting organizations that provide or supplement a high-quality education.
- Programs supported by the Education grants include, but are not limited to:
- Early Childhood Education
- School Readiness
- Early Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities
- Literacy Initiatives – Especially those aimed at reading by a 3rd grade level
- STEM/STEAM Initiatives
- Summer Learning Opportunities
- College Preparatory Programs
- Career Readiness Programs
- Programs that improve & increase academic achievement, school attendance, and positive social behavior
- Inclusion programs.
- Health and Human Services
- Just Born Quality Confections supports programs that strive to meet the basic needs of the vulnerable and/or underserved populations. These programs should promote character building, encourage mental and physical health, create safe neighborhoods, improve food access, improve access to shelter/housing, and promote equitable opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged children and families.
- Programs supported by the Health and Human Service grants include, but are not limited to:
- Community Building and Development
- Just Born Quality Confections believes that behind every successful business is a strong community. They support causes that encourage community collaboration and improve the general well-being of the community. Programs supported by Community Building grants should invest in people by increasing skills, knowledge, abilities or well-being, and strengthen community resources.
- Programs supported by the Community Building grants include, but are not limited to:
- Housing
- Workforce Development
- Financial Literacy and Economic Stability
- Environmental, Conservation & Sustainability
- Just Born Quality Confections invests in initiatives that foster sustainable communities. This includes projects that protect threatened ecosystems, preserve the health of the planet, and promote environmental education.
- Programs supported by the Environmental, Conservation & Sustainability grants include, but are not limited to:
- Programs to protect and restore the waterways and preserve land
- Opportunities for children to participate in nature-based programming
- Environmental education initiatives
- Waste reduction and recycling programs.
- Arts & Culture
- The arts bring us joy, help us express the values, and build bridges between cultures. They are also a fundamental component of a healthy community. They strengthen us socially, educationally, and economically. Programs supported by the Arts and Culture grants should increase access to the arts, preserve history, and help enhance the overall cultural climate in the community.
- Programs supported by the Arts and Culture grants include, but are not limited to:
- Music and art education
- Improving access to the arts
- Participation in visual, theatrical and musical arts
- Conservation of arts and culture
- Art therapy.
Funding Information
Grants range in size from $1,000 – $10,000. The average grant is between $2,500 – $5,000. If you are a new grantee, the average grant is $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Geographic Locations Eligible for Just Born Quality Confections Grants:
- Northampton County, PA
- Lehigh County, PA
- 10 Mile Radius of Goldenberg’s® Peanut Chews® Plant in the State of Pennsylvania
- As a general rule, Just Born Quality Confections is unable to provide grants to the following:
- Community events or festivals
- Fraternal, athletic, and social clubs or programs
- Contributions directly to individuals
- Animal Shelters
- Churches or Religious Programs.
For more information, visit Just Born Quality Confections.
