Bell Textron’s corporate philanthropy (administered via the Textron Charitable Trust) focuses on supporting communities where Bell employees live and work, with a strong emphasis on STEM education and aerospace R&D, military/veteran and first responder support, health and human services, and employee-directed community giving. They fund both local nonprofits and strategic institutional partnerships (universities and research centers) aligned with mobility, aerospace and workforce development, and they also make significant project-driven investments tied to Bell’s operations and industrial initiatives.
Annual corporate grant cycle with an open application window (typically announced in spring) for community grants; employee-directed HAWK awards determined year‑round by internal committees; invite-only multi‑hundred-thousand-dollar strategic partnership/project awards (academic R&D and major facility support). Typical award sizes range from tens of thousands to $500K+ for project partnerships, with the organization reporting roughly $800K+ awarded annually across programs.
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Check Bell/Textron’s corporate giving page for the spring application window and eligibility (501(c)(3) status required) and prioritize programs serving Bell operating communities; position proposals that link STEM/workforce outcomes to aerospace/mobility or that support veterans/first responders. For large research or institutional partnerships, pursue relationships and invite-only collaboration opportunities with Bell/Textron’s local sites or regional leadership rather than unsolicited proposals; employee-directed (HAWK) awards are driven internally, so cultivate local employee engagement and site champions.
Current and upcoming funding from Bell Textron Inc. that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit agencies that align with Textron's giving focus and, for Trust support, focus on workforce development, education, arts and culture, community revitalization, and health and human service programs where Textron has a business presence.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; projects and programs aligned with Bell/Textron focus areas and geographic priorities. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements available during the application window on the corporate giving page.
Deadline: 2026 application window closed. Next application window expected spring 2026 for 2027 funding (check corporate giving page for exact dates).
Who can apply: Primarily 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; schools and community organizations consistent with Bell's focus areas. (No detailed eligibility rules provided in the supplied research.)
Deadline: 2026 application window closed; guidance to check back in spring 2026 for 2027 opportunities.
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