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About Us

Community has always come first for Ford. As the company’s philanthropic arm, Ford Fund has been supporting local communities for more than 70 years. Working with nonprofit organizations, community partners, and across the Ford network in the U.S. and in 43 countries around the world, we provide resources and opportunities that advance equity and empower people to reach their highest potential. Since 1949, Ford and Ford Fund have invested more than $2.2 billion in initiatives that ensure basic needs are met, provide access to essential services, offer tools to build new skillsets and open pathways to high-quality jobs.

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West Tennessee Capital Grants Program

Now accepting applications for $1 million in capital grants from Ford Fund. The capital grants are available for nonprofits and municipalities in West Tennessee, located in the following counties surrounding Ford’s Blue Oval City: Haywood, Fayette, Tipton, Lauderdale, Shelby and Madison. Deadline to apply: Friday, February 3, 2023.

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Ford Volunteer Corps (United States)

Are you a Ford employee or retiree? Our team has worked with nonprofits to help curate volunteer projects for individuals or teams.

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Ford Driving Skills for Life

Free online and hands-on driver training clinics that pair newly licensed drivers with professional instructors, focusing on the issues and obstacles drivers face.

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Ford Resource and Engagement Centers

Ford Resource and Engagement Centers are a Ford Fund innovation that bring nonprofits, residents and leaders together to support their neighborhoods. Since 2013, we have developed a global network of these facilities – each one unique in how it reflects the needs and culture of the community it serves. Working with the community, we design services for the community – meeting urgent needs and opening pathways to education and high-quality jobs.
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