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Did you know that many of the biggest businesses in the nation set 5 percent or more of their profits aside for grants? Why is that, you ask? The reason is corporate social responsibility and community engagement — which are the approaches that successful businesses take when they decide to make a financial commitment to the community where they are headquartered or where they have operating locations.

Corporations that award grants usually have a website link labeled something like Community, Community Relations, Community Engagement, Social Responsibility, Local Initiatives, Grants, or Corporate Giving. Use Foundation Directory Online by Candid to view corporations with giving programs.

Corporate funding sources typically look to give funding to organizations operating in areas that they serve. Corporate funders frequently will let potential applicants know their geographic range, but you can also consider what corporations have headquarters or a major presence in your area as a source of insight.