The Best Buy Children's Foundation strengthens communities through national, regional, and local grantmaking programs. Our goal is to empower youth to thrive by helping them excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop life and leadership skills. Please read the guidelines to ensure your organization meets our eligibility requirements or refer to the instructions to assist you with the process.

 

Who May Apply

Nonprofit 501(c)3 certified organizations that provide positive experiences that will empower early adolescents (primarily ages 12-16) to excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop life and leadership skills.

Organizations and/or programs applying for funding must fit into one of these categories:

National - Must serve a national audience and have a national distribution plan in place

Local Giving - Applications to specific Best Buy stores will be accepted from non-profit organizations that are located within 50 miles of a store.

 

Twin Cities, MN

As a worldwide company headquartered in Minnesota, the Twin Cities Fund considers proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve a Twin Cities audience, enlighten and empower kids and add to the vibrancy of the Twin Cities area.

Twin Cities grant applications to the Best Buy Children Foundation are reviewed on a quarterly basis, with the following application deadlines:

  • November 1
  • February 1
  • May 1
  • August 1

Take the eligibility quiz to see if your non-profit meets the criteria to submit a grant application.

 

We Do Not Fund

  • Organizations not certified as 501(c)3 by the IRS
  • Organizations more frequently than annually (not including TagTeam Awards)
  • Individuals
  • Schools (please refer to Best Buy Te@ch Program)
  • General operating expenses
  • Product requests (please refer to Best Buy store donations)
  • Endowments
  • Fraternal organizations or social clubs
  • Units of government or quasi-governmental agencies
  • Labor organizations or political campaigns
  • Organizations designed primarily for lobbying
  • For-profit organizations or travel programs
  • Fundraising dinners, testimonials, conferences or similar events
  • Sole support of operating or advertising expenses
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Health, medical, or therapeutic programs or living subsidies
  • Athletic teams or events
  • Multi-year requests (grants must be reviewed/made annually)

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