Grants

Partner with a foundation that aligns with your values and goals, and offers grants, resources, and more.

This is the Mars Family Foundation Grant Application Process.


Thank you for your interest in applying for a Mars Family Foundation grant. Please note the following:

  • All funding decisions of The Mars Family Foundation are the purview of its board of directors.

  • The Foundation cannot:
    • Provide grants to individuals
    • Fund overhead or indirect costs

    • We support organizations that are exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3)
      of the Internal Revenue Code and publicly supported under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3)

    • We will accept grant applications through May 1st of 2024
    • January 1st through March 31st for years 2025 and beyond

  • Applicants will be notified of approval or denial by July 1st of each year.
  • Awarded funds will be dispersed on or before December 1st of each year.
  • Average grant size awarded through this portal will be $1,000.

Our foundation is NOT affiliated in any way with the Mars Candy Corporation.

(Please do not complain to us about your candy experiences.)

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Mars Family Foundation grant. Our Grant Portal will re-open on January 1st, 2025. Thank you for all that you do to enhance the lives of others.