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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Minimum amount : 1,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : March 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

Activities funded

STEM education initiatives
Environmental programs
Community initiatives addressing crisis-related needs (limited number funded)

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,800

After-school robotics and coding program with take-home electronics kits

$ 10,000

E-waste laptop refurbishing and repair workshops for youth digital access

Eligibility

The applicant must propose an initiative aligned with one or more focus areas: STEM, Environment, or Communities in Crisis.
The initiative must serve or directly impact communities where Avnet companies have major operations, or impact a large geographic area that includes one or more of those communities.

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

How to apply

Step 1: Confirm fit

Ensure the request aligns with STEM, Environment, or Communities in Crisis.
Confirm the initiative serves or directly impacts an eligible Avnet operations community, or a large area including one or more eligible communities.

Step 2: Complete online application

Submit the request using the online grant application.

Step 3: Meet a quarterly deadline

Submit by one of the quarterly deadlines: March 10, June 10, September 10, or December 10.

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.

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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.