
Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 10, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $10,000 to support STEM education, environmental programs, and select community crisis needs. Eligible activities must align with these focus areas and impact communities where Avnet has major operations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- STEM education initiatives
- Environmental programs
- Community initiatives addressing crisis-related needs (limited number funded)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations serving or directly impacting communities where Avnet has major operations
- Organizations delivering STEM education initiatives
- Organizations running environmental programs
- Organizations addressing community crisis-related needs
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking support primarily for luncheons, dinners, or banquets (unless Avnet is being honored)
- Health organizations, including research-focused organizations
- Arts organizations
- Sports event organizers
- Organizations seeking support for auctions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Luncheons, dinners, and banquets (unless Avnet is being honored)
- Health organizations, including research-focused organizations
- Arts organizations
- Sports events
- Auctions
Eligible geographic areas
- Phoenix, Arizona
- San Jose, California
- Richfield, Ohio
- Gaffney, South Carolina
- Dallas, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Orlando, Florida
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Programs impacting a large geographic area that includes one or more of the listed locations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed quarterly based on posted deadline dates.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted at any time and reviewed on a quarterly cycle.
- A very limited number of Communities in Crisis requests are funded.
- Avnet employees may also support initiatives through volunteerism and local impact projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Avnet Cares Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Avnet Cares. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Avnet Cares?
Provides up to $10,000 to support STEM education, environmental programs, and select community crisis needs. Eligible activities must align with these focus areas and impact communities where Avnet has major operations.
How much funding can be received?
Avnet Cares Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Avnet Cares program?
To be eligible for the Avnet Cares program, you must:
Aligned with STEM, Environment, or crisis needs
Impacts an eligible Avnet community
What expenses are eligible under Avnet Cares?
STEM education initiatives
Environmental programs
Community initiatives addressing crisis-related needs (limited number funded)
Where is the Avnet Cares available?
The Avnet Cares program is available across Canada.
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