The Office Depot Foundation is pleased to work with organizations large and small to collaborate on programs and efforts that bring systemic change to the communities they serve. We thank you for the work you are doing in your local community. While we can not fund all the requests that come to us, we appreciate the opportunity to consider your grant proposal.
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Event sponsorship (including walk-a-thons)* |
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Fashion Shows |
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Gift Certificates |
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Office Supplies or Printing (click here for information about product donations) |
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Deficit Financing |
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Religious organizations that do not serve the general public on a non-denominational basis |
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Travel Expenses |
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Project Graduation |
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Organizations whose chief purpose is to influence legislation or to participate or intervene in political campaigns on behalf of or against any candidate for public office |
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Political, labor or fraternal organizations |
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Medical procedures for individuals |
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Books, research papers or articles for professional journals |
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Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin or physical disability |
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Capital Campaigns |
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Individuals |
*The Office Depot Foundation prefers to support programs rather than galas and similar events. |
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Please note that the application period for 2008 grants closed on
June 30, 2008. |
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Local grants generally range from $250 to $10,000. |
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The Office Depot Foundation will consider proposals from organizations related to disaster relief and recovery throughout the year. |
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Materials will only be accepted on-line through the Foundation website. Materials mailed, faxed or sent by overnight delivery will not be accepted unless specifically requested in advance by the Office Depot Foundation.
Organizations who meet the above criteria and who are interested in receiving funds from the Office Depot Foundation are required to complete an on-line Eligibility Survey.
If your organization completes the survey successfully, you will be asked to complete an online grant application. Specific information that will be requested includes:
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General: |
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Name of organization |
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Contact information |
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Date that tax-exempt status was granted |
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Chief executive's name and contact information |
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Mission Statement |
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Proposal Information: |
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Project title |
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Project description |
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Project budget |
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Amount requested |
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Program area, geographical area and population served |
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Non-profit organizations will also be asked to upload the following documents: |
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Audited financial statement |
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Board of Directors list |
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IRS Exemption Letter |
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Itemized project budget |
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Schools will be asked to upload the following documents: |
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W-9 with proof of operation as a school |
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Itemized project budget |
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Note: Proposals that represent collaborations between two or more organizations are encouraged by the Office Depot Foundation. |
The online process ensures that the request meets the requirements of the Foundation's donation strategy and that the Foundation's donations are in compliance with federal laws prohibiting the funding of terrorist organizations.
Upon receipt of all of the information, the Office Depot Foundation will review the online application to determine whether the applicant and project are within the Foundation's Program Guidelines. Those that are not within the guidelines will be declined. Applications that are within the guidelines are then reviewed to determine the following:
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The priority of the proposed activity within the Foundation's goals, |
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The impact of the potential results of the activities, and |
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The availability of the Foundation's funds. |
When an online application reflects the Foundation's program priorities and is considered for funding, the Foundation may request additional information. This information should be submitted to the Foundation only upon request.
Grant applications are reviewed by the Office Depot Foundation Contributions Committee and final decisions on proposals are made by the Foundation's Board of Directors.
The application period for 2008 grants closed on June 30, 2008.
The Foundation will review grant applications in July, August and September and will begin making decisions in September 2008. Successful applicants will be notified and grants will be funded during Third and Fourth Quarters 2008.
An eligibility survey and application for 2009 grants will be available on this page on December 1, 2008, and will remain active for 120 days.
The Office Depot Foundation will consider proposals from organizations related to disaster relief and recovery throughout the year. If your proposal relates specifically to disaster relief and recovery, click here to determine your eligibility.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about our grants process.
Thank you for your interest in the Office Depot Foundation. If you have questions or difficulties with the application process, please complete the form below.
