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ConnectUp - Standard Grants
Support for nonprofit community impact initiatives
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
RTX’s Connect Up initiative supports nonprofit partners through strategic charitable giving and in-kind support. Standard grants focus on STEM education, honoring service members and families, and community resilience efforts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- STEM education and lifelong learning initiatives.
- Programs supporting veterans and military families.
- Community resilience projects such as food security and community support.
Documents Needed
- For Canada-based organizations: proof of charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Annual report, if requested.
- Program or event brochure, if requested.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Nonprofit partners working with an RTX employee.
- Canada-based charitable organizations.
- Organizations focused on STEM, service members, or community support.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
- Organizations that are not nonprofits.
- Applicants that do not work through an RTX employee.
Eligible geographic areas
- Global
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through RTX’s grant request process.
- New nonprofit partners are considered for the following calendar year or coming financial year.
- All partners must work through an RTX employee to apply.
Additional information
- All partners must work through an RTX employee to apply.
- New nonprofit partners can apply during the open grant period from June 1 to July 31.
- Canada-based organizations may be asked to provide charitable status confirmation and supporting documents.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ConnectUp - Standard Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ConnectUp - Standard Grants. 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 ConnectUp - Standard Grants?
RTX’s Connect Up initiative supports nonprofit partners through strategic charitable giving and in-kind support. Standard grants focus on STEM education, honoring service members and families, and community resilience efforts.
Who is eligible for the ConnectUp - Standard Grants program?
To be eligible for the ConnectUp - Standard Grants program, you must:
Nonprofit organizations only.
Project aligned with RTX priorities.
Application during open period.
What expenses are eligible under ConnectUp - Standard Grants?
STEM education and lifelong learning initiatives.
Programs supporting veterans and military families.
Community resilience projects such as food security and community support.
Who can I contact for more information about the ConnectUp - Standard Grants?
You can contact Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon.
Where is the ConnectUp - Standard Grants available?
The ConnectUp - Standard Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the ConnectUp - Standard Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ConnectUp - Standard Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ConnectUp - Standard Grants?
ConnectUp - Standard Grants is funded by Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon