Application Timeline

Student groups develop a mission statement that captures their funding priorities for that school year.

Mission statements are made publicly available on our website.

If your work aligns with one or more of the mission statements, download a copy of the Schnitzer Cares grant application. Complete the grant application and upload it to the inquiry portal, indicating which mission statement(s) align with your work. Your application will be distributed to the corresponding Schnitzer Cares groups, who will reach out directly to nonprofits they wish to speak with. Site visits, in-school presentations, and/or remote interviews are scheduled by student invitation only. Direct solicitations will not be considered.

Schnitzer Cares groups will schedule site visits, in-school presentations, and/or remote interviews with potential grant recipients. Applicants not moving forward to a final interview will receive a notification from the Schnitzer Cares Program Director.

Schnitzer Cares groups will hold site visits, in-school presentations, and/or remote interviews.

Applicants receive a notification from student leaders about the outcome of their interview.

Receive your funds at our closing Grant Awards Ceremony celebration! Attendance by a representative from your organization is required in order to participate in the Schnitzer Cares program.