Connections

Building Stronger Communities Around the World

See program specifications and application links below.

At TE Connectivity, our goal is to have a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Organizations may request funding from TE Connectivity. The first step is completing our online community support application. Please see more information below about our applications timeline, criteria and requirements. 

$5M+

million donated globally in FY2023

4M+

people impacted in STEM since FY2020

100+

communities supported around the world

Timeline

Applications are reviewed on local council timelines which vary by location. TE Connectivity cannot gurantee a timeline for award decisions. Please note: our application only applies to funding from TE Connectivity Corporation. The TE Connectivity Foundation does not accept applications.

Community Ambassador Program

Community Ambassador Program grants are TE’s most common form of grant-giving. This link can be used by all applicants globally. Applications are currently closed and will re-open in December 2024

Criteria

Applicants must be a registered nonprofit, charitable organization, educational institution or jurisdiction equivalent and be able to provide documentation. TE evaluates proposals based on the following criteria, among other factors. Please also visit the links in the "Applications" section to learn more about our community giving program.

  • Alignment with TE Connectivity purpose and values
  • Alignment with community giving focus areas of 1) education and technology or 2) health and human services
  • Opportunities for employee engagement
  • Proximity to a TE facility

 

Application Requirements

Applicants should review TE's different programs and apply to the most appropriate one. Applicants should also be prepared to provide:

  • Contact information for an individual who works at your organization (preferably the individual in charge of fundraising)
  • General information on your organization (mission, reach, impact, major donors)
  • A description of how this grant would support your organization
  • Information on any TE employees affiliated with your organization and funding your organizations has received from TE in the past (if applicable)
  • A copy of your organization’s 501c3 verification letter and W9 (for United States organizations), or your country’s equivalent nonprofit registration documentation (for organizations outside of the United States)

Questions?

TECorporateResponsibility@te.com