Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future
The Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future is a corporate foundation established in 2013 that provides grants and charitable donations to nonprofit organizations nominated by Norwex Consultants. The foundation has donated over $2.5 million to hundreds of organizations worldwide through its grassroots charitable giving program, disaster relief initiatives, and product contribution programs. View Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future's website for more information.
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About Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future
What is the mission of Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future?
To bring together Norwex employees and Consultants worldwide and empower them to make a positive difference in their local communities, creating a brighter future for communities, the environment, and future generations through the organizations and causes they support.
What type of organization is Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future?
Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future is a Foundation.
When was Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future founded?
Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future was founded in 2013.
What is Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future's official website?
Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future's official website is https://norwexfoundation.org/.
What else should I know about Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future?
Role of Norwex Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
As a corporate foundation linked to Norwex, a direct-sales company specializing in environmentally friendly cleaning products, the Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future channels charitable donations through its network of consultants. Since its inception in 2013, the foundation has distributed over $2.5 million to support hundreds of nonprofit organizations serving communities across the United States, Canada, and internationally.
Funding Programs
The foundation operates several funding streams:
- Grassroots Charitable Giving Program: The primary mechanism for funding, where Norwex Consultants nominate local nonprofit organizations in their communities. Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits (U.S.) or registered charities (Canada). Grants typically range from $1,000 to $25,000.
- Norwex Cares Disaster Relief Kits: In-kind donations of microfiber cleaning products provided to organizations assisting communities affected by natural disasters such as floods, fires, or tornadoes.
- Product Contributions: Donations of Norwex products including reusable masks, toddler bibs, and cleaning supplies distributed through partners like Good360.
General Evaluation Criteria
Organizations are nominated by Norwex Consultants in good standing. For disaster relief kits, requests must be verified by the consultant's Regional Sales Manager, and recipient organizations must be actively working in impacted areas with distribution capabilities.
Transparency and Governance
The foundation maintains separate U.S. and Canada Boards of Directors, demonstrating regional governance structure. Financial summaries and recipient lists are publicly displayed on the website.