The Local Giving Program is a grant making program led by Best Buy employees in each of our eight territories across the United States. Employees review grants and select non-profit organizations that support programs and services that empower early adolescents (primarily ages 12-16) to excel in school, engage in their communities and develop life and leadership skills. In 2008, the Best Buy Children's Foundation will give $1 million through the Local Giving Program.

The Best Buy Children's Foundation guidelines apply. In addition:

  • Grants will average $5000-$7000 and will not exceed $10,000.
  • Non-profits located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or Distribution Center may apply. See the Best Buy store locator at www.bestbuy.com.
  • Organizations within the Twin Cities 7 County Metro area are eligible and can apply for the Local Giving Program or the Twin Cities Fund, but not both.
  • Organizations should review the grant eligibility quiz online at http://www.easymatch.com/bestbuygrant to determine if they are eligible to apply.

The Local Giving grant application is closed for 2008. Nonprofits submitted their proposals online between May 15 – June 15, 2008. Grant decisions will be communicated in August. Applications will be accepted again in May 2009. Thank you for your partnership with Best Buy.

View 2008 Grant Recipients

For questions about this program or the application process, please contact Easymatch at (866) 625-4350 or bestbuygrant@easymatch.com. Best Buy store employees are unable to respond to individual inquiries about this program. Please do not contact your local store.