Corporate Giving

B&W Y‑12 desires to be recognized as a good corporate citizen through both our Corporate Contributions Program and the involvement of employees in significant civic, health and human services, educational, and cultural programs.

Program Objectives

• In planning the annual budget for corporate contributions, B&W Y‑12 gives priority consideration to legacy-type grants that provide tangible, lasting investments in education and the community. The company has a policy to provide grants that are larger in amount and fewer in number.
• Organizations that receive funds from an umbrella agency, such as the Arts Council of Oak Ridge, should generally receive B&W Y‑12 funding through grant requests to the coordinating agency.
• Because The company and its employees provide significant support to the United Way each year, requests from United Way-affiliated agencies are considered on a case-by-case basis and may not be eligible for additional support from B&W Y‑12.
• The company is a strong supporter of diversity programs and is committed to funding eligible minority organizations and organizations involving youth, the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
• B&W Y‑12 provides significant funding for college scholarship programs. Funds for scholarships are not generally made to organizations or individuals.

Policy Guidelines

• To be considered for a grant, an organization must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public charity. Public entities such as cities or public school districts have tax-exempt status because they operate solely for public purposes.
• Priority is given to organizations and projects located in the local region where our employees live and work.
• Schools, hospitals and other organizations that are supported or operated by religious organizations may be considered for funding if their services are offered to the general public.
• Requests should suggest a plan for publicizing the grant and giving visibility to the company.

Exclusions

The following types of organizations or activities are excluded from support by the B&W Y‑12 Corporate Contributions Program:

• Organizations that discriminate by race, creed, gender, age, disability or national origin
• Individuals
• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Sports events, teams or trips
• Travel expenses for individuals or groups
• Political organizations or candidates

Application Procedure and Requirements

Obtain the form in one of the following ways:

• Download Microsoft Word form
• Download PDF form
• Contact Pat Carson at 865.241.8356

The following must be included with your application:

• A statement concerning how the grant request fits within the program objectives outlined above
• A statement concerning umbrella or United Way support
• A statement describing how the community will be made aware of the B&W Y‑12 legacy funding, which could include, but is not limited to, permanent plaques, news releases, naming opportunities and recognition in publications and brochures

Applications are reviewed, scored and prioritized each quarter by the B&W Y‑12 Corporate Contributions Committee.

Submit completed applications to: