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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
2
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
Selection criteria
- Strong alignment with RTX priority outcomes.
- Clear connection to one of RTX’s focus areas.
- For standard grants, a strong tie to a priority outcome is required.
How to apply
- Step 1: Connect with an RTX employee
- All partners must work through an RTX employee to apply.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the unsolicited grant request process through the RTX portal.
- Canada-based organizations may need to provide charitable status and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the request online
- Submit the application through the RTX charitable giving portal during the open grant period.
- Open grant period: June 1 to July 31.
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
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