The Safety First Grant Program is designed to promote overall community safety across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network.
Donor Name: Norfolk Southern
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program is intended to support organizations that directly provide safety services or operate programs that promote safe behavior.
Norfolk Southern values its relationship with first responders and established the Safety- First program, in part, to recognize and support such groups.
At Norfolk Southern, everything starts with safety. They are committed to supporting the first responders and organizations that work tirelessly to prevent and prepare for emergencies and ensure that community members get home safely each day.
How Safety First Grant invest:
- Education and Awareness: Programs that prevent accidents and encourage safe behavior
- Response Readiness: Programs and equipment that enable first responders to effectively respond to events and emergencies
- Mitigation of Criminal Activities: Programs that address the core issues that lead to criminal activities, as well as provide effective response mechanisms
- Disaster Relief: Programs and organizations that respond to natural disasters and other community emergencies
Funding Information
Safety First Grant ranges from $1,000 to $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an organization must meet the below criteria:
- Qualifies as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based off one of the following charitable criteria:
- A public 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as listed in the IRS Master File
- A state, county or municipal government entity and seeks funding to serve the needs of the community at large.
- Operate in one of Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network
- Located within 30 minutes of NS rail
- Aligns with Norfolk Southern’s Corporate Giving Safety Focus Area
Applications must include the following:
- A valid 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS or letter demonstrating tax exemption status as a state, county, or municipal government entity
- A valid contact email address & phone number for questions regarding grant
- If applying as a 501(c)(3):
- Short overview of the organization (major achievements, recent accomplishments, impact, and major donors)
- Board of Directors listing
- Latest IRS 990 filings
- Budget for program or proposed project
- Full year operating budget
For more information, visit Norfolk Southern.
